Staff Pipeline Facilities Engineer (Southeast Region)

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

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Pipeline Engineer to design and develop pipeline projects from concept through design completion. You will work with project teams, update CAD drawings, and compile data for client presentations and contract administration.

The role requires ABET-accredited education, 3 years of pipeline experience (FE/ EIT preferred), and strong knowledge of pipeline engineering techniques. Occasional fieldwork and cross-functional collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and 3 years of pipeline engineering experience; consulting preferred.
• Alternative: Bachelor’s in related degree with FE exam and 3 years experience; consulting preferred.
• Master’s in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with 2 years experience; consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of standard pipeline engineering techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipeline design from conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for pipeline projects.
• Design pipeline components to project needs per managers’ requirements.
• Update drawings using CAD software and verify corrections.
• Compile data for client presentations, shop drawings, and contract administration.
• Conduct field inspections, measurements, or calculations for clients.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Mechanical or Civil)

FE exam completed

EIT certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ATF

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, 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.
• Performs 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.

Job

Engineering

Primary Location

US-GA-Atlanta

Other Locations

US-TN-Chattanooga, US-NC-Charlotte

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Hire Type

Experienced #T&D