Pipeline and Facilities Design Engineer

Tetra Tech; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Job summary

Tetra Tech Inc. is seeking a Mid-Senior Pipeline and Facilities Design Engineer to support pipeline, pump station, and terminal/tank projects across multiple sites including CO, MT, and WY.

The role involves leading design work, coordinating with clients, and developing PFDs, P&IDs, and 30–100% design packages for midstream oil and gas facilities. The candidate should bring experience in design engineering, strong communication, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in ABET accredited engineering program; 5-15+ years of relevant experience.
• FE exam preferred; PE licensure preferred or willingness to attain.
• NCEES record preferred or willingness to attain.
• Midstream Oil & Gas experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of ASME B31.4, B31.8 and CFR 192/195; industry standards.
• Experience coordinating with client SMEs and onsite teams.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Access.
• Willingness to travel for on-site data gathering and meetings.
• Drug screening required; valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Provide design engineering support for pipeline, pump stations, and terminal/tank projects nationwide.
• Lead or participate in multi-disciplinary project teams and design reviews.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, and 30/60/90% and IFC/IFB drawings.
• Perform hydraulic calculations, line sizing, MAOP calculations.
• Develop detailed designs for pipelines, compressor/pump stations, and facilities.
• Coordinate with procurement for equipment specs and RFQs/RFPs.
• Incorporate compliance and permitting inputs; seal drawings if required.
• Travel up to 25% for field data gathering and client meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Travel willingness

MS Office

Education

B.S. in ABET accredited Engineering program

Tools

AutoDesk

Job description

Tetra Tech Inc. is currently seeking a Mid-Senior Pipeline and Facilities Design EngineerinEnglewood, CO, Billings, MT, or, Casper, WY.

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 60 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

This position provides engineering support for pipeline, pump station, and terminal/tank projects nationwide. A successful candidate will bring design engineering and technical expertise to a team of established engineering consultants with a proven track record in the Oil & Gas Industry.

You will participate in a multi-disciplinary project team in a lead role.

Performs duties under general direction of the project lead.

Communicates and coordinates with client leads and/or project manager.

Shows proven sound judgment and initiative in the interpretation of industry standards and client standards, and in the planning and execution of important projects.

Assigns and reviews the work of subordinate engineers and project support staff.

Makes decisions and recommendations on technical matters related to the scope, schedule and overall cost of the project.

Reliable, punctual and available to support the needs of the project, including meetings with other times zones.

Develops and recommends improvements in design standards and design workflows.

Pipe routing and overall facility site layout.

Process Flow Diagram (PFD) and P&ID Development.

Development of project design drawings including 30%, 60%, 90% and Issued for Bid (IFB) and Issued for Construction (IFC)

Hydraulic calculations, line sizing, pipe material grade and wall thickness selection, and Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP) calculations

Develop detailed designs of pipelines, compressor/pump stations, and other facilities-related projects.

Detailed engineering and design for both greenfield sites and the upgrade, modification, and expansion of existing infrastructure (brownfield).

Conducting field investigations and gathering applicable data to support the project design

Oversees equipment specification and sizing, including pumps, motors, metering, sampling, storage tanks, relief valves, pipe, valves, and fittings.

Lead and/or participate in internal design reviews and client design reviews.

Development of project scopes of work, engineering design basis documentation, and construction bid packages.

Coordination and expediting, as necessary, for project procurement activities, including the review and approval of equipment and material engineering specifications and technical data sheets, Request for Quotation (“RFQ”) and Request for Purchase (“RFP”) packages, coordinating responses to vendor clarification requests, evaluating vendor proposals, and overseeing the selection of equipment and materials that meets the project design requirements.

Incorporate compliance and permitting inputs into project designs.

May be required to seal engineering drawings as the engineer of record.

Qualifications:

B.S. in ABET accredited Engineering program (5-15+ years of relevant experience).

Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE) preferred.

PE licensure preferred, or willingness and ability to attain PE licensure.

NCEES record preferred or willingness to attain.

Experience in the Midstream Oil & Gas industry preferred.

Strong understanding of applicable engineering standards (ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, etc.) and Industry standards and regulations (CFR 192 and CFR 195, NACE, etc.).

Experience coordinating with client stakeholders subject matter experts (SME’s) and offsite team members.

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills required.

Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to dissect problems and quickly develop solutions.

Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Access.

Willingness to travel to meet project needs for on site data gathering or in-person meetings

Experience with hydraulic modeling preferred.

Experience with pipe stress modeling preferred.

Experience with AutoDesk software or other 3D design platforms preferred.

Experience with scheduling software, cost estimating software/spreadsheets preferred.

A Pre-employment drug screening in compliance with state regulationsis required.

Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Target salary range :$100,000 to $140,000. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

Physical Requirements:

Required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms

Use hands to keyboard or type, handle materials, or manipulate objects

Light work that includes lifting and/or moving up to 20 pounds and, occasionally, up to 50 pounds

Frequently moving about to accomplish tasks.

Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in-person and by telephone.

Requires composure and ability to prioritize and handle several urgent tasks and requests simultaneously with a high level of competence and accuracy

Occasionally climbing stairs and ladders at active oil & gas facilities.

Environmental factors mostly consist of work being conducted in an indoor office environment, but is not limited to extreme temperatures (e.g., cold, heat), fumes, variable weather conditions, outdoor work, and noise due to some travel & work at operating client facilities and active construction sites.

Additional Information:

Position: Full-time, exempt

This position is an in-office position

Travel: Up to 25%, but will vary project to project, year to year and likely be much less at times.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Tetra Tech offers the following optional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long & Short-Term Disability, Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending. Financial Benefits: Group Term Life, Optional Group Term Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401K, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Time Off with Pay, Employee Assistance Program, Adoption Assistance, Leaves of Absence.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.