Encroachment Engineer — Pipeline Safety & Coordination

PTS Advance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

PTS Advance in Houston, TX seeks an Encroachment Engineer for a temporary contract to support the Operations team. You will assess the safety of construction near pipeline facilities through engineering evaluations (design reviews, stress calculations) and coordination with internal stakeholders and third parties.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements, and performing stress analyses with mitigation recommendations.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in utility coordination; oil & gas experience preferred.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to read and mark up engineering/DOT drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review plan and profile drawings and coordinate with 3rd parties to evaluate encroachment proximity and impacts.
• Ensure construction complies with Encroachment Evaluation Specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Perform pipeline stress analysis for encroachment cases and crossings; provide mitigation recommendations.
• Provide written recommendations, design modifications, and stipulations to encroachment agreements or letters of no objection.
• Coordinate with internal departments and 3rd parties through meetings as required.
• Manage multiple fast-paced cases and adjust priorities in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Markup drawings

Education

BS in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GIS

Google Maps

Bluebeam

Job description

PTS Advance in Houston, TX seeks an Encroachment Engineer for a temporary contract to support the Operations team. You will assess the safety of construction near pipeline facilities through engineering evaluations (design reviews, stress calculations) and coordination with internal stakeholders and third parties.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements, and performing stress analyses with mitigation recommendations.