Pipeline Engineer

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Remote/hybrid work options

Near fully remote arrangements may be;

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Pipeline Project Engineer to design and execute midstream projects across natural gas, liquids, CO, hydrogen, and more. The role focuses on mechanical pipeline engineering, including calculations, material selection, and construction execution.

You’ll collaborate with PMs, clients, and multidisciplinary teams in a full-service EPCM environment, supporting long-term stability, career growth, and performance-based bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, or industrial engineering.
• 10+ years of pipeline engineering experience supporting natural gas, oil, CO, hydrogen, or midstream projects.
• Experience performing mechanical pipeline calculations and hydraulic modeling.
• Knowledge of DOT, API, and applicable pipeline design standards.
• Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and support installation of pipeline systems, stations, valves, pigging facilities.
• Develop pipeline alignment drawings and coordinate routing with survey/environmental/ROW teams.
• Perform engineering calculations: pipe sizing, wall thickness, buoyancy, hydrostatic tests, hydraulics.
• Develop material specifications and BOMs for procurement and construction.
• Support project scoping, cost estimating, and scheduling activities.
• Design HDD crossings and analyze road/rail/utility crossings.
• Review drawings and provide technical guidance during project execution.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Manage multiple projects from large capital to several smaller assignments.

Skills

Pipeline routing

HDD design

Pipeline facilities design

Material selection

Takeoffs

Construction documentation

Mechanical pipeline calculations

Hydraulic modeling

DOT/API standards

Project estimates/schedules

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

CADWorx

Navisworks

P&ID development

Job description

Pipeline Project Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Pipeline Project Engineer to support the design and execution of natural gas, liquids, CO, hydrogen, and other midstream infrastructure projects. This position focuses primarily on mechanical pipeline engineering, including pipeline design, hydraulic and pressure calculations, material selection, and project execution from concept through construction.

You'll work closely with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams in a full-service EPCM environment, supporting projects that offer long-term stability, career growth, and performance-based bonus opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and support installation of pipeline systems, compressor stations, valves, pigging facilities, and measurement/regulation equipment.
• Develop pipeline alignment drawings and coordinate routing with survey, environmental, archaeological, and right-of-way teams.
• Perform engineering calculations including:
  • Pipe sizing
  • Wall thickness analysis
  • Buoyancy calculations
  • Hydrostatic test planning
  • Hydraulic analysis
• Develop material specifications and bills of materials for procurement and construction.
• Support project scoping, cost estimating, and scheduling activities.
• Design horizontal directional drilling (HDD) crossings and analyze road, railroad, and utility crossings.
• Review engineering drawings and provide technical guidance throughout project execution.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and internal engineering teams.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from large capital projects to several smaller assignments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Industrial Engineering.
• 10+ years of pipeline engineering experience supporting natural gas, oil, CO, hydrogen, or midstream infrastructure projects.
  • Candidates with 5+ years of direct transmission pipeline experience may also be considered.
• Strong experience with:
  • Pipeline routing and alignment
  • HDD and crossing design
  • Pipeline facilities design
  • Material selection and takeoffs
  • Construction documentation
• Experience performing mechanical pipeline calculations and hydraulic modeling.
• Knowledge of DOT, API, and applicable pipeline design standards.
• Experience supporting project estimates, schedules, and project planning.
• Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE License or EIT Certification.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Inventor, CADWorx, Navisworks, and P&ID development.
• Compressor station and pipeline facility design experience.
• Brownfield and greenfield project experience.
• Project management experience within pipeline or oil & gas environments.
• Familiarity with pipeline permitting and meter station design.
• Strong client-facing communication skills.

Work Environment

• Remote opportunity available for candidates located in the Eastern or Central time zones.
• Qualified remote employees are expected to travel to the Lexington, KY office approximately once per month.
• Local employees typically follow a hybrid schedule (3 days in office / 2 days remote).
• Limited project site travel, generally only a few times per year.
• Join a multidisciplinary engineering team that includes project managers, engineering, design, survey, GIS, project controls, and construction professionals.
• Engineers typically manage a mix of large capital projects and multiple smaller projects simultaneously.
• Flexible and supportive leadership team with strong work-life balance and schedule flexibility.
• Long-term career growth opportunities within a stable EPCM organization.
• Performance-based bonus program that rewards strong individual and company performance.
• Near fully remote arrangements may be considered for highly qualified candidates.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Flexible remote work environment
• Stable project pipeline and long-term growth
• Diverse midstream infrastructure projects
• Strong technical engineering focus
• Collaborative EPCM culture
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Opportunity to work across natural gas, hydrogen, CO, and energy transition projects

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Versailles, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Versailles, KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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