Senior Pipeline Engineer: FEED, Design & Delivery

WSP USA; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discounts

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Pipeline Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL, with consideration for multiple locations. You will design and support pipeline projects across mining, oil & gas, and water sectors, coordinating with global teams.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience, strong communication, and familiarity with pipeline codes and design software. Travel up to 25% may be required as project needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) minimum; Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• 5–7 years of pipeline design experience in consulting or operating environments.

Responsibilities

• Design pipeline systems across lifecycle: planning, FEED, routing, permitting, detailed design, procurement, construction, deactivation.
• Support routing studies, stress analysis, and mechanical detailed design for liquid, gas and/or slurry pipelines.
• Coordinate field investigations, surveys, utility checks, geotechnical/hydrologic work.
• Prepare cost estimates, bid summaries, and authorization requests.
• Provide client-facing support, meetings, and progress reporting.
• Develop permit packages and review drawings, calculations, and reports.

Skills

Verbal communication

Writing skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical/Chemical/Civil Eng degree

EIT certification

PE preferred

Tools

Pipeline Toolbox

AutoPIPE/CAESAR II

PipeFLO

AFT Impulse

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Plant 3D

CADWorks

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Pipeline Engineer to join our team in Chicago, IL, with consideration for multiple locations. You will design and support pipeline projects across mining, oil & gas, and water sectors, coordinating with global teams.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience, strong communication, and familiarity with pipeline codes and design software. Travel up to 25% may be required as project needs dictate.