Mechanical Engineer – Senior Level – Gas Pipeline Focus (Hybrid)

About the role

Barr is seeking a mechanical engineer to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This hybrid role involves managing and performing engineering tasks for gas and oil pipeline projects, including station upgrades, relocation and protection of existing pipelines, routing of proposed pipelines, pipe sizing, documents, and trenchless construction design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed engineering design of gas, hazardous liquids, slurry, and other pipeline systems projects, including design of trenchless crossings (bore, microtunnel, HDD).
• Prepare detailed engineering of pipeline facilities including regulation and meter runs, pig launchers, interconnects, relief systems, measurement systems, compressor station piping systems, gas conditioning systems, distribution system design, etc.
• Aid in planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Ensure project milestones are met and provide regular updates to team members and clients.
• Prepare project funding documents such as cost estimates, equipment bid summaries, and authorization requests.
• Participate in field and/or site walks to coordinate field investigation work for surveys, utility investigations, and cathodic protection in support of the pipeline design efforts.

Requirements

• Strong engineering design experience related to pipeline systems engineering, system integrity, and construction or experience related to piping in the natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and oil sectors.
• Help develop Barr's presence and establish capabilities related to natural gas pipelines.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• A flexible working style and willingness to occasionally modify schedule to meet deadlines and/or client needs.
• Effective project organization and management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office software, and computer simulation modeling.
• Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock.
• Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders.
• Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities.
• Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave.
• Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities.

Pay

Ancillary details: anticipated range of $95,000–$116,000 annually (salary). Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.

Schedule

Hybrid: a hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position will be based out of Barr's Ann Arbor, Michigan, office.

Travel expectation: up to 10% domestic fieldwork, with an average of one day every two weeks during projects to verify dimensions and project progress.

Work environment: ability to work in locations that include rough terrain typical of construction outdoor sites with limited accessibility and moving machinery. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.