Encroachment Engineer

MAV Project Services; Atascocita (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) with 4% match

BCBS Health Plans Available

108 Hours of PTO

FSA/HSA Availble

Short Term Disability covered by MAV

Job summary

MAV Project Services is seeking a qualified engineer to review encroachment proposals affecting Company pipelines and rights‑of‑way in Texas. You will assess proximity, compliance with specifications, and coordinate with encroaching entities.

The role requires strong communication, experience with pipeline integrity considerations, and ability to produce technical reports and recommendations for mitigation or relocation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating utility encroachments and permits.

Responsibilities

• Review plan and profile drawings and assess encroachment scope near pipelines.
• Ensure development complies with Encroachment Evaluation Specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Perform pipeline stress analysis for crossings and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Provide design modifications and stipulations to Encroachment Agreements or No Objection letters.
• Coordinate meetings with internal departments and third parties as needed.
• Evaluate fast-paced cases and adjust priorities in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Engineering communications

Written and verbal communication

Utility coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Civil Eng

Tools

DOT plan reading

Bluebeam Revu

API 1102

GIS / Google Earth

Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree -- Mechanical/Civil Engineering
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication
• Utility Coordination Experience

Nice To Have

• Ability to read and interpret DOT construction plans
• Experience in Bluebeam Revu
• Experience with API 1102
• Google Earth & GIS Experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer

Typical Review Process

1. Review construction documents provided by Encroaching Entity.
2. Evaluate proposed construction and compare to Company standard requirements.
3. Coordinate with Encroaching Entity to confirm their scope and resolve conflicts.
4. Coordinate with internal departments -- Integrity, Corrosion, Compliance, Land and Operations -- to confirm condition of the Company pipeline(s) and integrate their evaluations into the technical report.
5. Perform required analysis (stress, seismic, etc.), mark‑up drawings and write technical report.
6. If mitigation project not needed, submit technical report with safety stipulations to be included in approval letter.
7. If mitigation project needed, submit request to execute a pipeline protection or pipeline relocation project.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Review plan and profile drawings. Effectively work and communicate with 3rd parties, including private and public entities, to fully evaluate the scope of the encroachment, the proximity to Company pipelines or Company rights‑of‑way and potential impact to facilities.
• Ensure proposed development and construction are being designed and constructed in accordance with the Company's Encroachment Evaluation Specifications and Regulatory Agency requirements.
• Perform pipeline stress analysis associated with the encroachment including heavy equipment crossings, roadway and railroad crossings over existing pipeline and provide pipeline protection and/or mitigation recommendations where applicable.
• Provide written recommendations, design modification guidance and stipulations to Encroachment Agreement or Letter of No Objection issued to encroaching entity by Company Land Department.
• Coordinate and attend meetings with various internal departments and 3rd parties as required.
• Evaluate multiple fast-paced cases effectively and adjust priorities as needed in a dynamic work environment.

BENEFITS

• 401(K) with 4% match
• BCBS Health Plans Available
• 108 Hours of PTO
• FSA/HSA Availble
• Short Term Disability covered by MAV