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Assistant Pipeline Engineer- Transmission & Distribution (Chicago)

Burns & Mcdonnell

The Role

Overview

Assist licensed engineers in piping design, drafting, reviews, and field work for diverse projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • piping design
  • cad updates
  • client presentations
  • data research
  • field inspections
  • production drawings

Tasks

-Assists in designing piping components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers. -Assists in the piping design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. -Complies with all policies and standards -Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software. -Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities. -Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers. -Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients. -Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • revit
  • 3d rendering
  • eit certification
  • fe exam
  • abet accredited

What You Bring

-Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills. -Demonstrated leadership skills. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred. -Basic knowledge in standard piping engineering techniques, principles and procedures. -Applies basic knowledge of commonly used piping engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the chemical piping engineering services industry. -Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred. -Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required or; -Basic computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, hydraulic analysis, and HVAC analysis programs. -Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred. -Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located. -Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) -Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills. -Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

The Company

About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Commercial, Retail & Institutional

Environmental

Government & Military

Manufacturing & Industrial

Mining & Minerals

Oil, Gas & Chemicals

Power

Telecommunications

Transportation

Water

Buildings

Electrical Transmission & Distribution

Electric Power Generation

Industrial, Manufacturing & Optimization

Mining Infrastructure

Federal & Military

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship; candidates must already be authorized to work permanently.