Staff Pipeline Engineer (Kanas City)
Burns & McDonnell · Kansas City, MO · 6 days ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
The Staff Pipeline Engineer will work on project teams to create world-class designs for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments for a variety of pipeline projects, including transmission pipelines, distribution systems, and pipeline facilities.
Responsibilities
- Create and adapt pipeline plans according to budget constraints, design factors, or client needs.
- Support project execution from conceptual design through construction.
- Design pipeline systems, facilities, and components to meet project requirements.
- Perform engineering calculations, prepare studies and technical reports, develop specifications, and assess the feasibility of engineering solutions.
- Coordinate with survey, geotechnical, permitting, land acquisition, and other engineering disciplines to support project execution.
- Update drawings provided by senior engineers and verify that corrections are incorporated within multiple CAD software platforms.
- Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, procurement support, factory acceptance testing, and contract administration.
- Afford assistance in developing conceptual designs, execution plans, engineering cost estimates, project schedules, and project scopes.
- Support procurement activities through the preparation of material and equipment specifications and the review of vendor documentation.
- Perform field inspections, site visits, construction support, measurements, and engineering calculations for public and private clients.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including Pipeline Facilities, Civil/Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, Environmental, and Construction personnel.
- Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, scope development, and client communications.
- Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical support to less experienced engineers and designers.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, tools, and work practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or 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 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 demonstrated 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.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or 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 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.
Skills
- 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 demonstrated 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
Pay
- $85,000 - $100,000 annually.
Schedule
- Full-time.
Travel
- Yes, 10% of the Time.