The Senior Pipeline Engineer will be responsible for leading and managing pipeline engineering projects from conceptual design through detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pipeline design, route selection, materials selection, and stress analysis. The role involves coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Report directly to Department Manager for work process and job assignments.
- Work with a team of discipline engineers to support creation of deliverables.
- May be required to work on more than one project at a time.
- Job may be a part of a multi-discipline team.
- May supervise the activities of junior Engineers, designers, and draftsmen to ensure accuracy and completeness of documents and drawings produced.
- Produce detailed designs for a particular segment ensuring compliance with codes and standards.
- Develop engineering documents, working drawings, and write specifications.
- Demonstrate knowledge of procedures and practical application of skills.
- Lead, supervise, and guide discipline-specific teams in the design and engineering of pipeline systems, including oil, gas, and multiphase pipelines.
- Manage all phases of pipeline projects, including conceptual studies, front-end engineering design (FEED), detailed engineering, and construction support.
- Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards and accuracy.
- Develop and optimize pipeline routes considering environmental, economic, and technical constraints.
- Perform pipeline stress analysis, hydraulic calculations, and surge analysis.
- Select appropriate pipeline materials, coatings, and corrosion protection systems.
- Prepare and review pipeline design deliverables, including alignment sheets, material take-offs (MTOs), and construction drawings.
- Ensure all pipeline designs comply with relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.4, B31.8, API 1104, 49 CFR 192, 49 CFR 195).
- Interface with regulatory bodies and obtain necessary permits and approvals for pipeline projects.
Requirements
- 5 or more years of applicable industry experience in the specification transmission pipelines, compressors, and pumps.
- Extensive knowledge of pipeline design codes and standards (ASME, API, ASTM, etc.).
- Strong understanding of pipeline construction techniques, welding, and material selection.
- Specific experience with COADE Caesar II software is a plus.
- Proven success in developing and executing projects, including objectives, scope, schedule, and deliverables.
- Tenacious, results-oriented approach to work, with high-quality work standards.
- Impeccable personal and professional ethics.