Staff Pipeline Engineer (Southeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell seeks a Staff Pipeline Engineer to design and oversee pipeline projects from concept to construction, across transmission and distribution networks, adapting to budget and client needs.

You will employ CAD tools, review drawings, perform field measurements, and work with project teams to ensure quality and compliance with standards. This full-time role requires ABET-certified education and relevant experience, with travel.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with 3+ years of pipeline experience.
• Alternative: FE certification with 3+ years pipeline experience; consulting preferred.
• Master's degree with 2+ years pipeline experience; consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipeline design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for pipeline projects (transmission & distribution).
• Design pipeline components to meet project manager requirements.
• Apply standard pipeline engineering concepts, codes, and procedures.
• Update CAD drawings and compile data for client presentations and reports.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Mechanical or Civil)

FE exam (required)

Master's degree (Mechanical or Civil)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ATF

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Staff Pipeline Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments across a variety of pipeline projects, including transmission and distribution pipelines. The Staff Pipeline Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting pipeline plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.

• Perform pipeline design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects, including but not limited to projects including pipeline projects, including transmission & distribution pipelines.
• Design pipeline components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Apply strong knowledge of commonly used pipeline engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the pipeline engineering services industry.
• Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers. Compile studies and reports. Write specifications. Assess feasibility or soundness of proposed applications when data is insufficient, or testing is advisable.
• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of pipeline projects, including transmission & distribution pipelines.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations for public and private clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or a related degree from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of pipeline engineering experience required; consulting preferred.
• Or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering Technology or related degree from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 3 years of pipeline engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
• Or Master's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering and 2 years of pipeline engineering experience required, consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard pipeline engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, ATF).
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job

Engineering

Primary Location

US-GA-Atlanta

Other Locations

US-TN-Chattanooga, US-NC-Charlotte

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID

263732

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-MG #T&D