Pipeline Engineer

Role Overview

• Perform and support pipeline design and engineering following applicable federal regulations and industry standards (e.g., 49 CFR 192/195, ASME, API).
• Participate in and support HAZOP and risk review sessions for pipelines, stations, and facilities; document findings and assist with mitigation measures.
• Support the design, specification, and review of measurement and pressure regulation (M&R) facilities, including meter runs, regulators, control valves, heaters, filtration, instrumentation, and overpressure protection.
• Support materials selection for line pipe, fittings, valves, and coatings based on class location, operating conditions, corrosion environment, and constructability.
• Support proposal evaluation activities, including technical bid tabulations, clarifications, and development of award recommendations for engineered equipment and services.
• Provide vendor surveillance for major pipeline and station equipment, including shop inspection planning, inspection oversight, and participation in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Develop/review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Control Plans (QCPs), and define hold/witness points and acceptance criteria for critical manufacturing and testing activities.
• Coordinate with inspectors and suppliers to verify compliance with specifications, ITP/QCP requirements, and project quality plans; review and disposition inspection and FAT reports.
• Support development and review of welding procedures (WPS/PQR), welder qualifications, and repair strategies.
• Support development and review of welding procedures (WPS/PQR), welder qualifications, and repair strategies.
• Review and support radiography and other NDE methods (RT, AUT, UT, visual) and resolve construction issues as needed.
• Assist in defining hydrotest section limits, test pressures, profiles, and procedures; support hydrotest execution and troubleshooting.
• Support cathodic protection (CP) system design, including anode beds, test stations, and rectifiers; assist with CP commissioning and baseline surveys.
• Review and validate as-built drawings, alignment sheets, station drawings, and survey data; ensure completeness of job books, test records, MTRs, and turnover packages.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in pipeline engineering, facilities engineering, or pipeline construction support.
• Working knowledge of natural gas transmission pipelines and station facilities, class location requirements, hydrotesting, welding, NDE, and CP fundamentals.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and field documentation.
• Experience supporting M&R stations, CP systems, DCVG surveys, and start
• up/commissioning.
• Experience participating in HAZOP or formal risk review processes.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, alignment sheets, and pipeline data systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward EIT certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions