Pipeline Engineer III

Responsibilities

• Design Launcher and Receiver stations which include launcher/receiver barrels and associated piping.
• Design pipeline replacements for make piggable projects.
• Design hydrostatic tests for natural gas pipelines and stations to establish the MAOP of the infrastructure.
• Aid in routing analysis and FEED study scopes of work.
• Responsible for pipe sizing calculations, valve sizing, hydrostatic test design; hydraulic design, interactions with regulatory and permitting agencies as well as other pipeline engineering support.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), piping drawings, isometric fabrication drawings, bill of materials, and general arrangement drawings.
• Work closely with other disciplines (civil, structural, EI&C) to prepare and submit engineering design packages.
• Innate understanding of pipeline constructability in both rural, mountainous and urban environments.
• Able to communicate the execution needs for all forms of trenchless installation.
• Willingness to go into the field, before and during construction with confidence to meet in-person with key stakeholders often without direct oversight.
• Coordinate and develop relationships with key contacts.
• Generate weld procedures for launcher and receiver installation projects from existing lists.
• Design clearances for installation of launcher/receiver fabrications, including temporary setups.
• Work with fabrication (internal and external) to generate pre-fabricated assemblies.
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of project with client.
• Understand the “Mega Rule” requirements and experience with compliance methods.
• Support efforts for permitting, license acquisition, and land rights associated with the project.
• Assist in preparing Request for Proposal responses as needed.
• Coach and mentor others on engineering principles.
• Perform project management and be able to effectively communicate project management principles to ancillary project managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Discipline from an ABET accredited college or university.
• 7+ years of experience in gas pipeline related design, specifically with gas transmission and high pressure distribution steel gas pipe.
• Experience in managing, planning, executing pipeline/ILI engineering projects from scope development through construction and as-builting.
• Detail-oriented, organized, flexible, and able to effectively multi-task while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills to ensure deadlines are met while providing accurate deliverables.
• Demonstrated excellent human relations, influencing, communications and listening skills to deal effectively with all levels of clients, employees and management.
• Extensive technical knowledge of industry codes and standards including ASME/ANSI/API/NFPA/CSA codes (ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, 49 CFR 192, 193 & 195), and NFPA 59A.
• Project Management experience on small to medium projects.
• Acceptable driving record.

Skills

• Commitment to providing client-focused service, treating coworkers and clients with kindness and respect.
• Proactive in identifying and solving problems with minimal guidance.
• Efficient time and resource management.
• Flexible and able to reprioritize work and working pattern to meet deadlines and client needs.
• Flexible to adjust communication styles to both technical and non-technical personnel.