Pipeline Engineer

Insight Global; Canada; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent utility company is seeking a skilled Pipelines Specialist Engineer in Vancouver. This senior role involves leading engineering assessments and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate has 12+ years of experience in pipeline engineering, a valid P.Eng designation, and strong knowledge of CSA Z662 and ASME B31 standards. This is a full-time, onsite position offering competitive pay between CA$130,000 and CA$145,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on experience in pipeline engineering.
• Proven ability to independently execute and oversee pipeline designs.
• Deep working knowledge of CSA Z662 and ASME B31 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering assessments and detailed pipeline designs.
• Act as Engineering of Record and guide internal teams.
• Collaborate on scope development and cost estimation.

Skills

Pipeline Design Mastery

Design Ownership

Code Proficiency

High-Pressure Systems

Technical Fluency

Education

P.Eng Certification

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CA$130,000.00/yr - CA$145,000.00/yr

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Insight Global is looking for a skilled Pipelines Specialist Engineer to join a prominent utility company in British Columbia. This is an fully onsite permanent position. This senior-level role provides technical leadership across pipeline sustainment projects, ensuring alignment with corporate risk and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities • Lead engineering assessments, feasibility studies, and detailed pipeline designs. • Act as Engineering of Record (EOR) and guide internal teams and consultants on pipeline design, maintenance, and operations. • Collaborate on scope development, cost estimation, and construction feasibility. • Represent FortisBC in regulatory engagements with BCER and TSBC. • Support welding engineering and ensure compliance with CSA Z662 and ASME B31 standards. • Develop and enhance pipeline engineering standards and processes. • Mentor engineering staff and provide technical recommendations for construction and emergency operations.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Technical Expertise

• Pipeline Design Mastery: 12+ years of hands-on experience in pipeline engineering, with a strong focus on detailed design for complex, high-pressure systems.
• Design Ownership: Proven ability to independently execute and oversee pipeline designs, including performing engineering calculations, preparing design documentation, and managing external consultants and vendors.
• Code Proficiency: Deep working knowledge of CSA Z662 and ASME B31 standards, with demonstrated application in real-world projects.
• High-Pressure Systems: Extensive experience designing and supporting high-pressure pipeline infrastructure, ensuring safety, compliance, and performance. Professional Credentials
• P.Eng Certification: Must hold a valid Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation, with eligibility to practice in relevant jurisdictions. Communication & Collaboration
• Technical Fluency: Able to speak confidently and in detail about pipeline design methodologies, calculations, and engineering decisions with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Design-to-Execution Oversight: Comfortable transitioning from internal design execution to oversight roles, especially on large-scale or complex projects.

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Welding Experience

• Hands-on experience with pipeline welding processes, including familiarity with welding specifications, inspection protocols, and quality assurance standards.
• Ability to assess weld integrity and collaborate with construction teams to ensure compliance with design and safety requirements. Owner’s Operations Exposure
• Prior experience working directly with or within owner/operator organizations, providing insight into operational priorities, lifecycle asset management, and long-term infrastructure planning.
• Understanding of how design decisions impact operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance from the owner's perspective. Advanced Code Knowledge – CSA Z662 & ASME B31
• Deep familiarity with CSA Z662 and ASME B31 pipeline design codes, including practical application in high-pressure pipeline projects.
• Ability to interpret and apply code requirements to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient pipeline systems. CSA Z662 Annex C Expertise
• Specific experience with Annex C of CSA Z662, which covers engineering assessments for pipeline integrity and fitness-for-service evaluations.
• Skilled in conducting or overseeing assessments related to corrosion, mechanical damage, and other integrity threats using Annex C methodologies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Utilities

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