Pipeline Engineer / Manager
About the role
We are seeking a Pipeline Engineer / Manager to lead natural gas pipeline engineering, design oversight, and construction support for the Monarch Compute Campus microgrid.
About Nscale
Nscale is building the infrastructure for the AI revolution, developing cutting-edge, sovereign generative AI solutions powered by high-performance, sustainable data centers and GPUs.
What You'll be Doing
- Pipeline Design & Engineering Oversight
- Lead engineering oversight of gas supply pipelines, laterals, regulator stations, and on-site fuel gas distribution.
- Review and approve design deliverables from EPC partners and consultants for compliance with 49 CFR 192, ASME B31.8, and Nscale standards.
- Drive route selection, hydraulic analyses, MAOP determinations, and integrity management planning.
- Construction Execution & QA/QC
- Provide engineering support during pipeline construction including welding procedures, NDT, hydrostatic testing, and commissioning.
- Manage interface points with midstream pipeline operators and ensure smooth tie-ins.
- Drive QA/QC programs and resolve technical issues that arise during field execution.
- Codes, Standards & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with PHMSA, DOT, WVPSC, and applicable state and federal pipeline regulations.
- Partner with Permit Manager and Energy Attorney on regulatory filings, FERC matters, and compliance obligations.
- Establish and maintain pipeline integrity management and operator qualification programs.
- Operations Interface & Commissioning
- Lead pipeline commissioning, purging, and start-up in coordination with the O&M team.
- Develop operating procedures, emergency response plans, and SCADA/measurement integration.
- Support fuel gas reliability analyses, redundancy planning, and contingency operations.
- Vendor, Contractor & Team Management
- Lead procurement and oversight of pipeline EPC and midstream service providers.
- Manage budgets, schedules, and change orders for pipeline scope.
- Build and develop in-house pipeline engineering capability over time.
About You
- 10+ years of experience in natural gas pipeline engineering, construction, or operations.
- PE license (Mechanical or Chemical) strongly preferred.
- Deep working knowledge of 49 CFR 192, ASME B31.8, API standards, and PHMSA enforcement practice.
- Background in gathering, transmission, or large industrial fuel gas systems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage EPC contractors and outside engineering on aggressive schedules.
- Houston-based with willingness to travel to Mason County, WV as required.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Appalachian Basin infrastructure (Marcellus / Utica, TETCO, Columbia, Rover, REX).
Why This Role Matters
The Monarch Compute Campus is Nscale's flagship North American AI factory, a 2,250+ acre hyperscale campus in Mason County, West Virginia, and the first state-certified AI microgrid district in the United States.
What We Can Offer You
- Competitive base salary with annual reviews
- Performance bonus and long-term incentive eligibility
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous PTO plus US federal holidays
- A career-defining opportunity to be an early member of one of the fastest growing AI infrastructure companies in the world
- A human-first approach: We treat you as humans first. Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy needed to get the job done.
- The chance to push boundaries on cutting-edge AI infrastructure — these data centers aren't just storage for your spam emails, they're changing the industry, and the world, as we've known it.
Equal Opportunities Statement
At Nscale, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our work environment, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. If there's anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.
Salary Range
$120,000 - $180,000 USD