Sr. Principal Pipeline Engineer

Gulf Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Principal Pipeline Engineer to lead complex projects in the energy sector. This role offers the opportunity to guide a team of engineers while ensuring that all pipeline engineering work adheres to industry regulations and company standards. The ideal candidate will bring over 15 years of experience in pipeline engineering, with a deep understanding of design practices and project management. This position promises a dynamic work environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the success of critical projects in a globally recognized firm. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in pipeline engineering with strong knowledge of codes and regulations.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead pipeline engineering projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards.
• Provide technical leadership and prepare engineering training materials.

Skills

Pipeline Engineering

Project Planning

Cost Control

Communication Skills

Education

BS in Engineering

PE Certification

Tools

Engineering Software

Job description

Location: Houston, TX

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.

Position Description

The Senior Principal Pipeline Engineer handles medium, large and complex projects. He/she has wide latitude of technical authority with full work responsibilities, as well as limited administrative responsibilities, over a group of Pipeline Engineers and Designers. He/she may assign and review work of lower-level personnel. He/she may also function as the Lead Pipeline Engineer, responsible for all discipline technical and scheduling matters pertaining to the assigned project. Work is periodically reviewed by the Chief Pipeline Engineer for accomplishment of objectives.

Essential Functions

• Assist in preparing project proposals.
• Function as the Lead Pipeline Engineer on smaller to mid-size projects.
• Responsible for oversight of pipeline related engineering work products (calculations, design, specifications, etc.).
• Good understanding of oil and gas pipeline design practices, project planning and cost control requirements and procurement procedures.
• Experience with performing detailed design of Gas or Liquids pipelines; with both is preferred.
• Provide technical leadership to lower-level engineers.
• Prepare engineering training materials.
• Function as interface between engineering teams, management and clients.
• Ensure that all engineering work is done in accordance with applicable regulations and codes as well as Gulf procedures.
• Independently prepares or reviews discipline projects specifications.
• Reviews the discipline scope of work to be executed to ensure it matches project specification and/or the proposal documents as appropriate.
• Provide quality control checks on pipeline engineering documents.
• Independently perform Routing, ROW and Workspace selection; studies on construction techniques and economic feasibility studies. Coordinate with field and third party (Environmental or Geotechnical or Survey) personnel.
• Familiar with permitting requirements for pipeline design and construction.

Qualifications

• Typically 15+ years experience in pipeline engineering
• Familiar with all relevant codes and regulations
• Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education

• BS in Engineering
• PE Certification preferred
• Results oriented
• Focused on accuracy and quality of work

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

Frequent sitting and operating a computer.

Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials.

Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.

Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.