Burns & McDonnell

Senior Pipeline Engineer (Southeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, with 6-7 years of pipeline engineering experience.
  • Expert knowledge of engineering techniques and strong computer skills (AutoCAD, MicroStation, ATF).
  • Proficiency with 49 CFR Part 192 and ASME B31.8; familiarity with 49 CFR Part 195 and ASME B31.4 is a plus.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities in guiding and delegating tasks for large projects.
  • Critical thinking skills with a detail-oriented approach and strong problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to perform quality reviews for engineering documents and specifications.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering activities including pipeline design deliverables.
  • Coordinate survey, geotechnical investigations, permitting, and land acquisition.
  • Perform calculations for engineering studies and reports.
  • Specify materials and equipment for procurement or factory acceptance testing.
  • Prepare proposals and develop project scopes, including cost estimates and schedules.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines such as Civil/Structural and Electrical.
  • Provide leadership, training, and mentoring to junior team members.
  • Support business development and marketing initiatives, as well as provide field support during construction.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for advancement into leadership roles.
  • Ability to influence the growth and success of the Pipelines group.
  • Collaboration with a skilled team across various disciplines.
  • Experience with a variety of projects from small upgrades to large transmission projects.
Full Job Description
Description

Our SE Region is seeking experienced Pipeline Engineers to sit in our Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, or Chattanooga, TN offices and be responsible for oversight of pipeline engineering and consulting services for clients across the US. Main responsibilities include leading others in creating pipeline design deliverables. Projects range in size and complexity from small utility distribution upgrades to large transmission projects. This position can influence the growth and success of the Pipelines group. Opportunities to advance into leadership roles are available.

Pipeline Engineer may include full or partial responsibility for the following assignments:
  • Lead in the execution of engineering activities:
  • Pipeline design, including plans, profiles, details, and associated bill of materials
  • Coordination to obtain survey, geotechnical investigations, permitting, and land acquisition
  • Calculations for studies and reports
  • Material and equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing
  • Lead in preparation of proposals and scope development, including:
  • Conceptual designs and execution plans
  • Engineering/project cost estimates and schedules
  • Lead coordination of design activities with other disciplines (Pipeline Facilities, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control, etc.)
  • Develop and improve processes, tools, and/or factory acceptance testing
  • Provide leadership, training, and mentoring to less experienced engineers and team members
  • Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel
  • Provide short-term field support during construction
  • Support business development and marketing initiatives

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or a related degree from an ABET-accredited program, and 7 years of pipeline engineering experience required. EPC project experience 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 7 years of pipeline engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Or Master's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering and 6 years of pipeline engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
  • Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, ATF).
  • Proficiency with 49 CFR Part 192 and ASME B31.8. Familiarity with 49 CFR Part 195 and ASME B31.4 is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with leading the discipline design for large projects and delegating work tasks to team members. Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment.
  • Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License 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, 15 % of the Time

Req ID: 263731

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D

About Burns & McDonnell

Burns & McDonnell is a full-service engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting solutions firm. The company was founded in 1898 by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Burns & McDonnell provides services to a wide range of industries, including aviation, defense, energy, environmental, healthcare, and transportation. The company has over 7,500 employees and operates in more than 50 countries around the world. Burns & McDonnell has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine.
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