Pipeline Facilities Engineer

Dexian; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian seeks an experienced Pipeline Engineer to lead engineering support for a natural gas hub connecting three pipeline systems. You will oversee M&R stations, custody-transfer metering, pressure regulation, gas quality, and flow control while coordinating with EPC teams.

The role covers valve systems, pig launcher/receiver facilities, SCADA/telemetry, and adherence to PHMSA and industry standards. 7+ years preferred in US operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7+ years in natural gas pipeline facilities engineering, M&R station design, or transmission operations.
• Direct experience with natural gas transmission facilities and pipeline interconnects.
• Experience with metering/regulating stations and custody-transfer measurement.
• SCADA/telemetry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering support for a natural gas pipeline hub connecting three systems.
• Provide oversight for M&R stations, custody-transfer metering, pressure regulation, gas quality measurement, filtration, flow control, and overpressure protection.
• Oversee mainline valve assemblies, pig launcher/receiver facilities, blowdown systems, and tie-ins.
• Provide oversight for SCADA, RTUs, PLC-based controls, telemetry, communications, instrumentation, and alarm/shutdown systems.
• Serve as owner's engineering representative, overseeing third-party engineering firms and EPC contractors.
• Review P&IDs, facility layouts, pipe stress, instrumentation/control, civil/structural, electrical/grounding, and SCADA designs.
• Support construction, FAT/SAT, commissioning, startup, performance verification, and facility turnover.
• Ensure compliance with PHMSA, ASME B31.8, API, AGA, NFPA, environmental, and permitting requirements.

Skills

M&R stations design

Custody-transfer metering

Pressure regulation

Gas quality measurement

SCADA & Telemetry

Mainline valves & pig systems

3rd party oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical/Chemical/Civil/Electrical)

Job description

Duration: 12 months (Possible Ext./FTE Conversion)

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering support for a natural gas pipeline hub connecting three separate pipeline systems.
• Provide technical oversight for M&R stations, custody-transfer metering, pressure regulation, gas quality measurement, filtration, flow control, and overpressure protection.
• Oversee mainline valve assemblies, automated isolation systems, pig launcher/receiver facilities, blowdown systems, and pipeline tie-ins.
• Provide technical oversight for SCADA, RTUs, PLC-based controls, telemetry, communications, instrumentation, and alarm/shutdown systems.
• Serve as owner's engineering representative overseeing third-party engineering firms and EPC contractors.
• Review P&IDs, facility layouts, pipe stress, instrumentation/control, civil/structural, electrical/grounding, and SCADA designs.
• Support construction, FAT/SAT, commissioning, startup, performance verification, and facility turnover.
• Ensure compliance with PHMSA, ASME B31.8, API, AGA, NFPA, environmental, and permitting requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of natural gas pipeline facilities engineering, M&R station design, or transmission system operations experience.
• Direct experience with natural gas transmission facilities and pipeline interconnects.
• Experience with metering/regulating stations, custody-transfer measurement, and pressure regulation.
• Experience with mainline valves and pig launcher/receiver systems.
• Pipeline SCADA and telemetry experience.
• Strong understanding of pipeline hydraulics, automation, gas quality measurement, and operational flexibility.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• PE license.
• Interstate pipeline and hub facility experience.
• Gas control operations and pipeline scheduling knowledge.
• Ultrasonic metering and flow computer configuration experience.
• Third-party engineering firm and EPC contractor oversight experience.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.