Pipeline Engineering Associate, Principal

About the role

The Principal Pipeline & Facilities Engineer / Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, design, execution, and delivery of complex pipeline and facilities projects across oil & gas, energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. This role combines advanced technical engineering leadership with high-level project management responsibilities, including client engagement, business development support, multidisciplinary coordination, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and project execution oversight.

Responsibilities

• Prepare intermediate to advanced level specifications for project assignments detailing client performance requirements, specific component needs, design requirements, applicable design codes, and vendor drawing requirements.
• Prepare engineering sketches, perform engineering calculations and develop analysis models for moderately complex project assignments.
• Review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors and other consultants.
• Set realistic expectations and ensure assigned projects are completed according to schedule and within budget.
• Adhere to company quality standards and follow engineering checking and approval procedures.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.
• Interact with drafting/design group to develop and review engineering drawings.
• Visit job-sites to evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions.
• Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications.
• Prepare inquiry and purchase requisitions as well as bid tabulations associated with equipment purchases.
• Perform checking of engineering drawings and mathematical calculations.
• Adhere to safe design practices, while focusing on identifying cost saving opportunities.
• Manage workload, budgets and project resources, requesting assistance as necessary.
• Develop, review and/or approve conceptual and detailed engineering design packages.
• Assist in the development of internal design guidelines, specifications, and design control procedures.
• Resolve project design issues.
• Compile discipline-specific man-hour estimates and Total Installed Cost estimates based on client provided project scope.
• Manage and forecast man-hour requirements and schedules associated with discipline-specific project scope.
• Provide feedback to immediate supervisor regarding co-worker’s performance and any work-related issues, including those that might lead to disciplinary actions.
• Provide advice and assistance on work techniques, best practices, and subject matter expertise to co-workers.
• Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge as assigned and adhere to regulations regarding PE sealing requirements specific to assigned projects.
• Lead projects and manage day-to-day workflow within a group or project; may delegate assignments, distribute workload, establish work deadlines, and issue reports to immediate supervisor regarding completion of work.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required, with a Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET Accredited Institution and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred. A PE license is required, and field experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15+ years of experience, with medium/large project lead experience preferred.

Skills

• Caesar II, NozzlePRO and/or PIPE-FLO software experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of the design of piping systems and process equipment preferred.
• Working knowledge of piping, pressure vessel and equipment codes (ASME, API, etc.) preferred.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems.
• Ability to comprehend instructions and request clarification as necessary.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.