Project Engineer, Pipeline

Venture Global LNG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Venture Global LNG in Houston seeks a Pipeline Project Engineer to join the Pipeline Team. The role focuses on pipeline systems and design with gas industry experience, working both in the office and on-site to support multiple projects concurrently.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project engineering, construction management, and knowledge of pipeline facilities, valve automation, and remote-control systems. The position involves collaboration across teams and field involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years in pipeline engineering or construction management preferred.
• Experience with gas pipeline projects and field operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for EPCM and Construction Contractors
• Review and comment on pipeline, meter stations, and compressor station deliverables
• Review construction contractor plans, schedules, and procedures
• Provide project management support to pipeline projects
• Support permitting, planning, and execution activities
• Prepare reports and presentations related to pipeline projects
• Act as owner’s engineer / owner representative as needed
• Review contractor invoices, change orders, and schedules
• Prepare Hydrostatic Test Letters and review test packages
• Assist with cost estimates and cash flows
• Assist with development of Task Orders
• Assist with site audits and field visits
• Support PHMSA and FERC visits and data requests

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project engineering

Construction management

Gas pipeline knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Venture Global LNG (“Venture Global”) is a long-term, low-cost provider of American-produced liquefied natural gas. The company’s Louisiana-based export projects service the global demand for North American natural gas and support the long-term development of clean and reliable North American energy supplies. Using reliable, proven technology in an innovative plant design configuration, Venture Global’s modular, mid-scale plant design will replace traditional designs as it allows for the same efficiency and operational reliability at significantly lower capital cost.

We are seeking qualified applicants for the position:

Project Engineer, Pipeline

Located:

Houston

Summary

We are seeking to welcome a Pipeline Project Engineer to the Pipeline Team. The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented engineer with expertise in pipeline systems and pipeline engineering design with gas industry experience. This person will have experience working in both an office and field/site environment providing gas pipeline design, valve automation/remote control, and pipeline facility system design. The Pipeline Project Engineer will work alongside the current VG Pipeline Team and support multiple projects at the same time.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for EPCM and Construction Contractors
• Review and comment on Engineering deliverables, plans and procedures including pipeline, Meter Stations, and compressor stations
• Review and comment on Construction Contractor plans, schedules, and procedures
• Provide project management support to Venture Global pipeline projects as needed
• Support other functions with permitting, planning and execution activities
• Prepare reports, assist with presentations related to the pipeline projects
• Act as owner’s engineer / Owner representative as needed
• Support review and approval of Contractor invoices, change orders and schedules
• Preparation of Hydrostatic Test Letters and review of test packages
• Assist with cost estimates and cash flows
• Assist with development of Task Orders
• Assist with site audits and field visits
• Support PHMSA and FERC visits and data request

Qualifications

Required experience

• 7 or more years of natural gas pipeline industry experience preferred, with demonstrable experience in Project Engineering and Construction Management
• 4 or more years of pipeline field experience
• Knowledge of applicable natural gas industry construction practices, FERC, and agency requirements
• Knowledge of engineering design standards and applicable natural gas industry codes and regulations; must stay current on technology, industry standards and materials
• Understands concepts of asset lifecycle management, system reliability and gas transmission operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Licensing & Certifications

• PMP certification a plus

Venture Global LNG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.