Senior Pipeline Engineer: Global Design & Field Delivery

WSP in the U.S.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA Inc. is seeking a Senior Pipeline Engineer to join our team, based in Chicago with consideration for other listed U.S. locations including Kansas City, MO.

You will lead multidisciplinary pipeline design efforts across a global engineering team, delivering solutions for mining, oil & gas, and water sectors. The role requires strong communication, safety focus, and hands-on experience in pipeline routing, stress analysis, and detailed design, with opportunities to travel up to 25% as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5–7 years pipeline design experience in consulting or operating company environments.
• EIT registration required; PE preferred.
• Knowledge of liquids and gas design codes and regulations (e.g., 49 CFR Part 192 and 195, ASME B31.4/B31.8, AWWA M11).
• Familiar with pipeline engineering software listed in Tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipeline design across lifecycle stages: planning, FEED, routing, permitting, detail design, procurement, construction, and decommissioning.
• Provide support for routing studies, stress analysis, and mechanical detailed design of liquid, gas, and slurry pipelines.
• Coordinate field investigations, surveys, environmental and geotechnical work.
• Support right-of-way acquisition through coordination of engineering and survey efforts.
• Prepare cost estimates, bid summaries, and project funding documents.
• Engage with clients and team to deliver projects on time and in conformance with QA/QC procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Writing

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Health & safety emphasis

Education

ABET-accredited engineering bachelor's degree

Tools

Pipeline Toolbox

AutoPIPE/CAESAR II

PipeFLO

AFT Impulse

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

WSP USA Inc. is seeking a Senior Pipeline Engineer to join our team, based in Chicago with consideration for other listed U.S. locations including Kansas City, MO.

You will lead multidisciplinary pipeline design efforts across a global engineering team, delivering solutions for mining, oil & gas, and water sectors. The role requires strong communication, safety focus, and hands-on experience in pipeline routing, stress analysis, and detailed design, with opportunities to travel up to 25% as