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Senior Pipeline Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Kansas City)

Description

The Burns & McDonnell office in Kansas City, MO is looking for a Senior Pipeline Engineer to lead pipeline project teams for a variety of natural gas pipeline projects. This position can influence the growth and success of the Pipeline and Facilities group. Opportunities to advance into leadership roles are available.

Major responsibilities for the Senior Pipeline Engineer include:

Develop business and relationships with clients

Lead in the execution of engineering activities

Pipeline design including plans, profiles, crossings, details, associated bill of materials, and related facilities

Coordination to obtain survey, geotechnical investigations, permitting, 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

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering from ABET accredited program

Minimum of 7 years related experience (completion of master's degree in related field may be substituted for one year of experience)

Profession Engineer registration strongly

Proficiency with 49 CFR Part 192 and ASME B31.8. Preference for familiarity with 49 CFR Part 195 and ASME B31.4

Strong preference for those with:

Experience and connections within the natural gas utility industry

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Capability of solving difficult problems that require adaptation and modification of standard approaches, techniques, procedures and criteria

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Engineering

Primary Location

US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule:

Full-time

Travel:

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID:

252321

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-VR #T&D

Senior Pipeline Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Kansas City)

United States
Full time

Published on 09/02/2025

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