SENIOR ONSHORE PIPELINE ENGINEER

PERC-eng; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PERC-eng in Houston, Texas is seeking a Senior Onshore Pipeline Engineer for a full-time role to deliver bid/tender engineering support and lead onshore pipeline design and construction activities. The position includes field investigations and ensuring quality and schedule adherence.

The candidate should hold a BS in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with 15+ years of onshore pipeline design experience; PE licensing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with 15+ years of onshore pipeline design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensing is preferred.
• Experience in planning, design, and engineering of onshore pipelines (distribution and transmission).
• Knowledge of US FERC and PHMSA requirements for pipeline construction in environmentally sensitive areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide bid/tender engineering support for onshore pipeline design and construction.
• Perform engineering calculations, studies, and report writing; conduct field investigations.
• Support procurement activities including alignment sheets, take-offs, cost estimates, and scopes of work.
• Ensure adherence to project schedules and maintain technical content and quality.

Skills

Pipeline design

GIS

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS software

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a Houston, Texas full-time position. The Senior Onshore Pipeline Engineer will provide bid/tender engineering support related to onshore pipeline design and construction engineering; conduct engineering calculations, studies, report writing and field investigations. Will also be responsible for the technical content, quality of the work, and adherence to project schedules. Responsible for providing procurement support related to pipeline design and construction engineering, including aiding in the generation of alignment sheets, material take-offs, cost estimates, scopes of work, schedule and the provision of technical clarifications.

Essential Functions

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering with 15+ years of relevant onshore pipeline design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensing is preferred.
• Experience in the planning, design, and engineering of onshore pipelines, both distribution and transmission.
• Working knowledge of US and international design codes and practices for onshore pipelines. ( Natural Gas, and Hazardous Liquids pipeline experience).
• Familiar with U.S. FERC and PHMSA requirements for pipeline construction in environmentally sensitive areas including HCAs, protected areas, archeological, wetlands, etc.
• Proven experience related onshore pipeline studies and pragmatic in approach.
• Working knowledge of pipeline hydraulics, mechanical design, control and protection systems, repair methods, pipeline welding specification requirements, and pipeline technology.
• Working knowledge of pipeline construction methods (HDD, road crossings, trenching, etc.) and their impact on operational and environmental design.
• Experience with GIS software and able to direct preparation of onshore pipeline alignment sheets.
• Must be willing to learn new software or analysis methods as project needs arise.
• Must have good computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
• Must have good communication, writing, and presentation skills, and an excellent work ethic and work attitude.
• Organizational skills are a must.
• Have knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.
• Technical specialist for the organization in the application of advanced concepts, principles, and methods in the field of onshore pipelines.
• Must interpret, organize, execute, and coordinates assignments. Must also be a team player.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 10+ Years of relevant onshore pipeline design experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensing is preferred.
• List if any travel is required using percentage of time:
• 25% – on average travels 1 week out of the month
• Must be Able to Work for any US Employer

Education

• Technical level with 15 years of experience in onshore pipeline and facilities.
• Preferred:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

We will respond only to US based and authorized to work for any US employer candidates.