Senior Level Pipeline Technician Jobs
Senior level pipeline technician jobs place experienced professionals in charge of field operations, technical oversight, and the crews and projects that keep pipeline systems running safely. Openings are predominantly on-site across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, HDR, and Riot Games hiring at this level now.
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Description
Burns & McDonnell has an opportunity in our Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Group for a Pipeline Project Manager in our Atlanta or Charlotte offices. We are looking for the right candidate to join our rapidly growing team for an exciting and rewarding career with one of the best places to work in the US.
The Project Manager will direct and coordinate all aspects of pipeline work for natural gas utilities. Major responsibilities for the Project Manager will include:
- Develop business and relationships with clients.
- Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
- Serve as the project point of contact with the Owner regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, scope management, and budgeting.
- Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
- Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
- Assist with internal project financials (detailed, accurate project cost forecast and accruals), staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with clients regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support, and schedule attainment.
- Manage all aspects of project communication.
- Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement the project execution plan.
- Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are delivered to clients' satisfaction and that projects follow internal QA/QC guidelines.
- Report regularly on progress, cost, and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related degree from an accredited program and 7 years of applicable experience required.
- 3 years of related project management experience is preferred.
- Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
- This position requires a proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients.
- Must have the ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contracts on project-related matters.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Project Management
Primary Location US-GA-Atlanta
Other Locations US-NC-Charlotte
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 265388
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
Description
Burns & McDonnell has an opportunity in our Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Group for a Pipeline Project Manager in our Atlanta or Charlotte offices. We are looking for the right candidate to join our rapidly growing team for an exciting and rewarding career with one of the best places to work in the US.
The Project Manager will direct and coordinate all aspects of pipeline work for natural gas utilities. Major responsibilities for the Project Manager will include:
- Develop business and relationships with clients.
- Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
- Serve as the project point of contact with the Owner regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, scope management, and budgeting.
- Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including siting, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
- Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
- Assist with internal project financials (detailed, accurate project cost forecast and accruals), staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with clients regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support, and schedule attainment.
- Manage all aspects of project communication.
- Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement the project execution plan.
- Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are delivered to clients' satisfaction and that projects follow internal QA/QC guidelines.
- Report regularly on progress, cost, and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related degree from an accredited program and 7 years of applicable experience required.
- 3 years of related project management experience is preferred.
- Professional Engineering (PE) registration preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
- This position requires a proven ability to develop business and establish relationships with clients.
- Must have the ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contracts on project-related matters.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Project Management
Primary Location US-GA-Atlanta
Other Locations US-NC-Charlotte
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 265388
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D
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Senior Level Pipeline Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level pipeline technician job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who can run complex pipeline operations independently, troubleshoot system failures without escalation, and lead crews through inspections, maintenance, and regulatory compliance. What gives candidates an edge at this stage is a demonstrated ability to mentor junior technicians, read and interpret pipeline schematics with precision, and own safety outcomes on large-scale projects from start to finish.
Which companies hire senior level pipeline technicians?
Companies hiring senior level pipeline technicians right now include Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, HDR, and Riot Games, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level is driven primarily by midstream operators, energy infrastructure firms, and pipeline integrity contractors that need experienced professionals capable of leading field teams and managing compliance programs.
Are there remote senior level pipeline technician jobs?
Yes, though most pipeline technician work is field-based by nature. About 50% of senior level pipeline technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to involve pipeline integrity analysis, regulatory reporting, or technical project management functions that can be handled off-site rather than hands-on field work.
What makes a pipeline technician role senior level?
Senior level pipeline technician roles are defined by ownership and scope. Where mid-level technicians execute assigned tasks, senior technicians are accountable for entire project segments, set quality and safety standards for the team, and make independent calls in the field. They are also expected to mentor junior and mid-level staff, interface with engineers and regulators, and drive process improvements across operations.
Which industries hire the most senior level pipeline technicians?
Senior Level pipeline technician roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate extensive pipeline networks that require experienced technicians to maintain integrity standards, meet federal regulatory requirements, and manage the operational risk that comes with high-volume or high-pressure systems.