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Senior Pipeline Engineer (Southeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell

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Location
Chattanooga, TN
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

FE Exam Completion, required

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 U.S., leading design deliverables, proposals, coordination, and team development. Projects range from utility distribution upgrades to transmission work, with opportunities to advance into leadership roles.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Pipeline Engineering, requiredPipeline Design, requiredEngineering Calculations, requiredMaterial Specifications, requiredProposal Development, requiredCost Estimation, requiredProject Scheduling, requiredProcess Improvement, requiredAutoCAD, requiredMicroStation, requiredATF, requiredWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredDesign Leadership, requiredDelegation, requiredCritical Thinking, requiredQuantitative Problem Solving, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredFacilitation, requiredTeam Building, requiredCollaboration, requiredOrganization, requiredProblem Solving, requiredQuality Reviews, requiredTravel, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or Related, requiredBachelor's in Mechanical or Civil Engineering Technology or Related, requiredFE Exam Completion, requiredMaster's in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, required7 Years Pipeline Engineering Experience, required6 Years Pipeline Engineering Experience, requiredPE License, nice to haveEPC Project Experience, nice to have

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 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:

  • 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).

  • 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.

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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

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