Mechanical Engineer – Senior Level – Gas Pipeline Focus (Hybrid)
About The Position
Barr is seeking a mechanical engineer to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In this hybrid role, you will manage and perform 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. Qualified individuals will have 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. This person will help develop our presence and assist with establishing our capabilities related to natural gas pipelines. A successful person in this role will have strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. They must possess a flexible working style and be willing to occasionally modify their schedule to meet deadlines and/or client needs. They must be able to work cooperatively in a project team environment that encourages self-initiative and demonstrate effective project organization and management skills.
Requirements
- 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.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- 15+ years of experience at a consulting engineering or industrial company.
- Experience working directly with clients.
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.
- Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing projects. Help 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.
Benefits
- Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
- Profit distribution through annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
- Annual time and expense allowances for professional development, 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
