Senior Pipeline Engineer (Southeast Region)
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Job overview
Burns & McDonnell seeks an experienced Pipeline Engineer for its Southeast Region offices in Atlanta, Charlotte, or Chattanooga. The role oversees pipeline engineering and consulting services for clients across the US, leading design deliverables and coordinating multidisciplinary work. Projects range from utility distribution upgrades to large transmission projects. The engineer may influence group growth, mentor team members, support business development, and provide short-term construction field support.
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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 Pipelines group's growth and success. Opportunities to advance into leadership roles are available.
Pipeline Engineer may include full or partial responsibility for the following assignments:
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Lead in the execution of engineering activities:
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Pipeline design, including plans, profiles, details, and associated bill of materials.
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Coordination to obtain survey, geotechnical investigations, permitting, and land acquisition.
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Calculations for studies and reports.
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Material and equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
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Lead in preparation of proposals and scope development, including:
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Conceptual designs and execution plans.
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Engineering/project cost estimates and schedules.
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Lead coordination of design activities with other disciplines (Pipeline Facilities, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control, etc.)
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Develop and improve processes, tools, and/or factory acceptance testing.
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Provide leadership, training, and mentoring to less experienced engineers and team members.
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Regularly meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel.
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Provide short-term field support during construction.
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Support business development and marketing initiatives.
Qualifications
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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.
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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.
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Or Master's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering and 6 years of pipeline engineering experience required. EPC project experience preferred.
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Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong computer skills (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation, ATF).
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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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.
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Demonstrated critical thinking skills, ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
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Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications.
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Ability to travel.
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Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
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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: 265383
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
How this job compares
Set against the 7,071 open Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- North Carolina median$112–162K/yr90 salary ranges
- US median$27–35/hr771 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 187 open Engineering jobs in North Carolina and 7,071 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
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- Education
- 3,582 of the 7,071 open Engineering jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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