PDS Piping Designers & Engineers

Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting services firm. We are a 100-percent employee-owned firm with our World Headquarters located in Kansas City, Missouri and offices nationwide. Burns & McDonnell plans, designs, permits, constructs and manages projects all over the world with one mission in mind -- to make our clients successful. From the water you drink, the air you breathe, the roads and airports you travel, to the power that illuminates your home, you don't have to look far to see ways that Burns & McDonnell touches peoples lives. Join our team and discover why Burns & McDonnell was voted one of the Best Places to Work. Job Description PDS Piping Designers & Engineers Our Process & Industrial group has multiple opportunities for experienced PDS Piping Designers and Engineers in our Kansas City office. Piping Designer requirements The Piping Designer will select, recommend, and prepare preliminary designs. Work with Piping Engineer to determine piping specifications and specialty items. Position provides a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations as well as team with other disciplines on project. Qualified candidates will have at least 5 years piping design experience with progressive responsibility. High CADD proficiency and mastery of current CADD systems (AutoCAD, Microstation, PDS/PDMS). Must have chemical/refinery experience with high pressure, heavy wall pipe, and pipe stress activities. Previous field experience preferred. Understanding of pipe support concepts. Strong knowledge of ASME codes and Standards. Keyword search IRC243 or IRC244.Piping Engineer requirements Our Piping Engineer works functionally under the direction of the Piping Chief Engineer and, for projects, the Piping Lead or Sr. Project Piping Engineer. Responsible for selecting piping, valves and components based on design conditions and established material selection criteria. Capable of preparing and reviewing piping specifications and valve data sheets. Performs stress analysis.  BS in Mechanical Engineering, EIT or PE preferred. Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in engineering performing piping engineering and analysis. Should be knowledgeable of applicable industry standards for piping and components (ASME, ASTM, B31.3, B31.1, ASME Section VIII, etc.), familiar with valve standards. Thorough knowledge of one or more current Stress Analysis programs (e.g. Caesar, AutoPipe, Triflex).  Keyword search IRC268.As a 100% employee owned firm, we offer stock ownership, incentive bonus programs and matching 401(k) plans. If you are ready for a new challenge, please visit our website at www.burnsmcd.com/careers.  Search Keyword: IRC268; IRC243; or IRC244;  EOE