Pipeline Facilities Engineer, Natural Gas (remote)

Vitaver & Associates, Inc; Juno Beach (FL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Vitaver & Associates, Inc is seeking a Pipeline Facilities Engineer for a remote, 12+ month project in the natural gas sector. The role requires lead engineering oversight for metering, regulating stations, and hub connections across interstate systems.

Travel to JB, project site and contractor offices will be required. The candidate will ensure compliance with PHMSA, ASME B31.8 and API standards, manage third-party firms, and support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup activities for greenfield

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in natural gas pipeline facilities engineering.
• Experience with transmission facilities, metering, stations, pipeline interconnects, valve assemblies, pig launcher/receiver, custody transfer systems, pressure regulation and telemetry.
• Proficiency with ASME B31.8, API standards, PHMSA regulations and related automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead and owner's engineering representative for planning, design, and commissioning of natural gas metering and regulating facilities.
• Lead engineering support for developing a natural gas hub connecting multiple pipeline systems and evaluate operating pressures and hydraulics.
• Provide oversight for custody transfer metering, pressure regulating stations, gas filtration and overpressure protection.
• Oversee design of valve assemblies, pig facilities, and blowdown systems to ensure pipeline integrity.
• Provide oversight for telemetry/SCADA integration and RTU/PLC-based control systems.
• Review and approve multidisciplinary deliverables from third-party firms and EPC contractors.
• Support construction planning, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and startup activities while ensuring PHMSA/ASME/API compliance.

Skills

Pipeline facilities engineering

Metering & regulating stations

SCADA & telemetry systems

Natural gas transmission facilities

PIG launcher/receiver systems

ASME B31.8

PHMSA regulations

API standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, civil or electrical engineering

Tools

SCADA software

PLC programming

Job description

14638 – Pipeline Facilities Engineer, Natural Gas (remote) – Juno Beach, FL

Start Date: ASAP

Type: Temporary Project

Estimated Duration: 12+ months with possible extensions

Work Setting: Remote. Travel to JB, project site and contractor offices is required.

Our client is filling this contract position exclusively through approved staffing partners, so this opportunity is not available by applying directly with the client. If you're interested, we'd be happy to represent you throughout the hiring process.

Required:

• Experience in natural gas pipeline facilities engineering, metering and regulating station design, or transmission system operations (7+ years);
• Experience with natural gas transmission facilities, metering and regulating stations, pipeline interconnects, mainline valve assemblies, pig launcher and receiver systems, custody transfer measurement systems, pressure regulation systems, and pipeline SCADA and telemetry systems;
• Experience with natural gas transmission systems, pipeline hydraulics, custody transfer metering, pressure regulation and flow control, gas quality measurement, overpressure protection systems, pipeline automation and telemetry, SCADA integration, launcher and receiver operations, and pipeline operational flexibility;
• Experience with ASME B31.8, API standards, AGA measurement standards, PHMSA regulations, and SCADA and automation systems;
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Preferred:

• Experience with interstate pipeline systems and hub facilities;
• Experience supporting large-scale pipeline expansion projects;
• Experience with gas control operations and pipeline scheduling;
• Experience with ultrasonic metering and flow computer configuration;
• Experience overseeing third-party engineering firms and contractors;
• Professional Engineer (PE) license;

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead and owner's engineering representative for the planning, design, engineering oversight, construction support, and operational integration of natural gas metering and regulating facilities associated with interstate and intrastate pipeline systems;
• Lead engineering support for the development of a natural gas pipeline hub connecting multiple pipeline systems, evaluating operating pressures, flow balancing requirements, and system hydraulics across interconnected pipelines;
• Provide technical oversight for the design and operation of custody transfer metering stations, pressure regulating stations, gas filtration and separation systems, and overpressure protection systems, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and future expansion capability;
• Oversee the engineering and design of mainline valve assemblies, automated block valve stations, emergency isolation systems, pig launcher and receiver facilities, and blowdown systems, ensuring operational pigging and pipeline integrity requirements are met;
• Provide technical oversight for pipeline telemetry and SCADA system integration, reviewing RTUs, PLC-based control systems, communications infrastructure, alarm and shutdown philosophies, and ensuring compatibility with existing pipeline control systems;
• Review and approve multidisciplinary engineering deliverables including P&IDs, facility layouts, instrumentation and control philosophies, civil and structural designs, and electrical systems from third-party engineering firms and EPC contractors;
• Support construction planning, constructability reviews, FAT/SAT testing, commissioning, and startup activities for greenfield and brownfield facilities, while ensuring compliance with PHMSA regulations, ASME B31.8, API standards, and participation in PHA and HAZOP reviews.

Why apply?

• Gain experience with one of the world's largest solar and wind energy providers, which last year briefly became the most valued U.S. energy company;
• Work with a great team of professionals and learn newest technologies and approaches;
• Enjoy our Client’s wonderful campus with top-notch facilities for work and recreation;
• Benefit from multiple projects extensions;
• Receive support and advice from Vitaver consultants who are already working at our Client’s site;
• Get extra cash by participating in Vitaver Successful Completion Bonus Program;
• Always get paid in full and on time.