Principal Pipeline Design Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-looking company as a Principal Pipeline Engineer, where you will lead innovative energy transition projects in carbon capture and hydrogen infrastructure. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape future-facing pipeline designs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Enjoy a supportive work culture with hybrid flexibility, and clear opportunities for professional growth in a specialist engineering environment. If you are a technically strong engineer ready to make a meaningful impact in decarbonization, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in pipeline engineering.
• Proven track record in leading pipeline projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead onshore pipeline engineering activities from concept to commissioning.
• Ensure pipeline designs meet safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Pipeline Engineering

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Principal Pipeline Engineer
Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid working available)

Overview:
We’re currently seeking a highly experienced Principal Pipeline Engineer to join a growing engineering team based in Manchester. You will lead the pipeline engineering function on key energy transition projects across carbon capture and hydrogen infrastructure. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to shape future-facing pipeline design across FEED, detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning stages.

About the Employer:
A leading consultancy providing technical and advisory solutions to global energy clients. The company delivers innovative engineering services on complex, multidisciplinary projects in new and emerging sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of onshore pipeline engineering activities from concept through to commissioning.

• Take technical responsibility for pipeline designs, ensuring high standards of safety, compliance, and constructability.

• Collaborate with multidiscipline teams and project stakeholders to align engineering outputs.

• Prepare technical documents, specifications, and project deliverables in line with scope, budget, and timelines.

• Manage workload estimates, progress tracking, and resourcing to achieve project goals (CPI/SPI monitoring).

• Ensure all pipeline engineering work adheres to internal quality procedures and client requirements.

• Provide mentoring, support, and performance feedback to engineers within the pipeline discipline.

• Participate in peer reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree, HNC, HND, or equivalent in Engineering.

• Chartered Engineer or minimum 10 years’ experience in pipeline engineering.

• Proven track record leading onshore/offshore pipeline FEED and detailed design projects.

• Sound knowledge of pipeline design codes, industry standards, and engineering best practices.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and deliver quality outcomes under pressure.

Why Apply?
This is a great opportunity to join a forward-looking company delivering meaningful projects in decarbonisation and hydrogen. You’ll enjoy a supportive work culture, hybrid flexibility, and clear opportunities to lead and grow within a specialist engineering environment.