Senior Gas Transmission Pipeline Engineer – Design & Integrity

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Annual performance bonus

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Pipeline Engineer for our client’s gas transmission network in East London, Eastern Cape. This hybrid role focuses on design, integrity management, and safe operation of extensive pipeline infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of ASME B31.8, API standards, materials, corrosion control, and NDT, with 8+ years in pipeline engineering and a PE registration preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in pipeline engineering, with a focus on gas transmission.
• Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA preferred.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of new gas transmission pipelines and modifications to existing systems.
• Develop and implement comprehensive pipeline integrity management plans, including corrosion control and inline inspection programs.
• Conduct stress analysis, surge analysis, and hydraulic modeling for pipeline systems.
• Specify materials, coatings, and cathodic protection systems for pipelines.
• Oversee pipeline construction, commissioning, and hydrostatic testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with South African pipeline safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Perform fitness-for-service assessments and recommend repair or replacement strategies.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to address pipeline issues.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources for pipeline engineering projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

Pipeline design

Integrity management

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Non-destructive testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Pipeline design software

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Pipeline Engineer for our client’s gas transmission network in East London, Eastern Cape. This hybrid role focuses on design, integrity management, and safe operation of extensive pipeline infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of ASME B31.8, API standards, materials, corrosion control, and NDT, with 8+ years in pipeline engineering and a PE registration preferred.