PRINCIPAL PIPELINE ENGINEER

Gulf Interstate; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pipeline engineering firm is seeking a Principal Pipeline Engineer in Houston, TX. This role involves overseeing complex pipeline engineering projects and providing technical leadership to lower-level engineers. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in engineering. The position requires a thorough understanding of pipeline design practices and excellent communication skills. This is an opportunity to influence project outcomes in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years' experience in pipeline engineering, operations, or construction.
• Familiar with all relevant codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Function as the Lead Pipeline Engineer on projects.
• Oversee pipeline engineering work products and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare and review detailed design of Gas or Liquids pipelines.

Skills

Pipeline Engineering

Project Planning

Communication Skills

Technical Leadership

Education

BS in Engineering

PE Certification preferred

Job description

Description

Position Title: Principal Pipeline Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.

Position Description

The Principal Pipeline Engineer handles medium, large and complex projects. He/she has wide latitude of technical authority with full work responsibilities, as well as limited administrative responsibilities, over a group of Pipeline Engineers and Designers. He/she may assign and review work of lower-level personnel. He/she may also function as the Lead Pipeline Engineer, responsible for all discipline technical and scheduling matters pertaining to the assigned project. Work is periodically reviewed by the Chief Pipeline Engineer for accomplishment of objectives.

Essential Functions

• Function as the Lead Pipeline Engineer on smaller to mid-size projects.
• Responsible for oversight of pipeline related engineering work products (calculations, design, specifications, etc.).
• Good understanding of oil and gas pipeline design practices, project planning and cost control requirements and procurement procedures.
• Experience with performing detailed design of Gas or Liquids pipelines; with both is preferred.
• Provide technical leadership to lower-level engineers.
• Prepare engineering training materials.
• Function as interface between engineering teams, management and clients.
• Ensure that all engineering work is done in accordance with applicable regulations and codes as well as Gulf procedures.
• Independently prepares or reviews discipline projects specifications.
• Reviews the discipline scope of work to be executed to ensure it matches project specification and/or the proposal documents as appropriate.
• Provide quality control checks on pipeline engineering documents.
• Independently perform Routing, ROW and Workspace selection; studies on construction techniques and economic feasibility studies. Coordinate with field and third party (Environmental or Geotechnical or Survey) personnel.
• Familiar with permitting requirements for pipeline design and construction.

ADDENDUM: PIPELINE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS

Pipeline Engineering is a highly specialized group whose function is to provide design-engineering service covering:

• Pipeline Equipment and Piping System Design – Develop the optimum system based upon desired performance, space constraints, reliability, maintainability, flexibility and cost.
• Calculations: Wall Thickness Calculations; API 1102 Calculations for Highway Crossing and Railroad Crossing; HDD design calculations; Roping Calculations or Minimum Bending Radius; Wheel Load Calculation; Hydrotest; Buoyancy Calculation; Reinforcement Calculation; Maximum Allowable Span Length; Field Bending
• Studies/Plans: Hydrotest Plan; Class Location study; HCA study; Stress Analysis, HDD Design
• Site Layouts and Plot Plans; Access Roads; Storage Yards – Determine location, size and arrangement of major Pipeline equipment – Launcher, Receivers, MLVs; access roads, storage yards
• Typical Tasks – Routing; ROW Selection (Perm and Temp); Workspace Selection; FERC Filing Process; Class Location Study; MLV Spacing for Gas Pipelines; MLV Spacing for Liquid Pipelines; MLV Location for Gas/Liquid; MLV Design; Launcher/Receiver Design; Material Requisitions; Water Sources Selection; Alignment Sheets Review; HCA Study- Gas; Flood Maps; Crossings Design; Hazard Area Crossing Mitigations (Faults and Mining); Road Crossing Permits; Waterbody Crossing Permits; Plats
• Standards Specifications – Responsible for technical content of standards and preparation of specification including:
  • Line Specification
  • Launcher/Receiver Barrel Specification
  • 3R Ells Specification
  • High Yield Fittings Specification
  • Internal Coating Specification
  • External Coating Specification
• Construction Drawings – Approved for construction drawings and schedules:
  • Alignment Sheets
  • Launcher/Receiver Drawings
  • Permit Drawings – Road, Railroad
  • Permit Drawings – Wetland and Waterbody
  • Plats
  • Hydrotest plan drawings
  • HDD design drawings

Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years' experience in pipeline engineering, pipeline operations, or pipeline construction.
• Familiar with all relevant codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• BS in Engineering
• PE Certification preferred

Competencies

• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Focused on accuracy and quality of work

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Frequent sitting and operating a computer.
• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials.
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.

Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.