Overview In this Lead Pipeline Engineer role, you will deliver pipeline solutions for mining, oil & gas, and water projects as part of a global engineering team. You will drive pipeline design across lifecycles-from planning and FEED to detailed design, procurement, and construction support-while assuring safety and quality. You'll interact with clients, coordinate multidisciplinary work, and lead technical analyses and permit support to advance projects. This position combines hands-on design with field coordination, regulatory compliance, and business development in a dynamic environment.
Compensation / Benefits- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- life
- retirement savings
Responsibilities- Design pipeline systems across lifecycle (planning, FEED, route selection, permitting, detail design, procurement, construction, deactivation)
- Provide routing, stress analysis, and mechanical design support for liquid, gas, and/or slurry pipelines (including DOT-regulated systems)
- Coordinate field investigations, surveys, environmental and geotechnical studies, and right-of-way support
- Prepare funding documents (cost estimates, bid summaries, authorization requests) and assist in client facing communications
- Support permit applications and project proposals, reports, and design drawings
- Manage project delivery per company procedures and QMS, maintaining client relationships and responsive communication
- Support field construction and commissioning activities and troubleshoot with project team
- Collaborate with cross-discipline teams and external contractors to meet project needs
- Travel up to 25% as project demands
Key requirements- Strong verbal and written communication, analytical and organizational skills
- Commitment to health and safety within the work culture
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)
- 7-10 years pipeline design experience (consulting or operating company)
- EIT required; PE preferred
- Knowledge of liquids and gas design codes (49 CFR Parts 192/195, ASME B31.4/B31.8, AWWA M11)
- Experience with pipeline software: Pipeline Toolbox, AutoPIPE/CAESAR II, PipeFLO, AFT Impulse
- Detail-oriented, well-organized with good time management
- Interpersonal skills and client service orientation
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
- Strong communication
- Team-oriented
- Problem solving
- Pipeline design and routing
- Stress analysis and mechanical piping design
- Regulatory compliance knowledge (DOT, ASME, AWWA)
