Pipeline Engineer (Contract)

ZipRecruiter; Canonsburg (Washington County); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Pipeline Engineer for a hybrid role in Canonsburg, PA. The successful candidate will have a strong background in pipeline integrity and design, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This 6-month contract position offers a competitive hourly rate and requires applicants to be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant pipeline engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks on pipeline systems, ensuring compliance with PHMSA standards.
• Provide pipeline integrity support to capital projects.
• Design materials and systems with attention to safety and regulation.

Skills

PHMSA regulations

Pipeline integrity

Engineering design

Feasibility analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Pipeline Engineer

Location: Canonsburg, PA (Hybrid: Three times a week)

Rate: $40 – $60/hr (W2)

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Contract Type: W2 (Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no sponsorship available)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field

• 5–10 years of relevant pipeline engineering experience

• Familiarity with PHMSA regulations and compliance standards

• Strong understanding of pipeline integrity, design, and development processes

• Proficiency in engineering design, feasibility analysis, and regulatory compliance

• PowerBI experience is

Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering tasks on pipeline systems, ensuring compliance with PHMSA and industry standards

• Provide pipeline integrity support to capital projects in development phases

• Implement structured asset integration processes into operational systems

• Design materials, structures, and systems with attention to practicality, safety, regulation, and cost

• Conduct feasibility studies and assess resource requirements (labor and materials)

• Establish standards for operating and development activities

• Validate and analyze engineering approaches suggested by junior staff

• Make decisions using established guidelines, policies, and procedures

• Tackle complex assignments with innovative approaches and resolve unusual technical challenges

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

(Blue Star Partners LLC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including but not limited to H-1B, L-1, TN, OPT, CPT, or other visa statuses.)