Pipeline & Facilities Engineer

Position Overview

This position is responsible for providing both general and specialized engineering services to support EnSiteUSA Project Management in the planning, analysis, estimating and design of primarily natural gas and liquids pipelines; compressor stations; measurement; regulation; and related facilities. Location: Houston, Tx

Key Responsibilities

• Planning of feasibility studies, FEED development, modeling, conceptual design, permitting, process piping system design understanding, project scope development, capital cost estimating, and project scheduling.
• Design and installation of onshore natural gas or liquids pipeline systems, including measurement & regulation equipment, pigging facilities, mainline valves, and compressor stations.
• Familiarity with pipeline survey and pipeline construction techniques.
• Collaboration with a drafting and mapping team to produce alignment drawings and coordinate with ROW, environmental, and archaeological personnel.
• Design of gas transmission, gathering and distribution piping and facilities; gas storage; liquids pipelines; compressor stations; emergency shutdown systems; pipeline interconnects; block valve settings; pipeline pigging; odorization systems; dehydration; measurement and regulator stations; instrumentation and controls; and adherence to regulatory codes and standards.
• Collaboration with multiple disciplines (civil, structural, I&E, etc.) and providing guidance to drafting for developing PFDs, P&IDs, site plans, and piping drawings to prepare construction sets.
• Performing pipe sizing and wall thickness calculations per client specifications.
• Applying working knowledge of HCA’s and class location studies as per DOT requirements.
• Determining maximum field bending angles per client specifications and developing induction bend lists when necessary.
• Ensuring adherence to PHMSA DOT codes, API, and ASME standards for pipeline design, materials, and installation.
• Utilizing knowledge of compressor station, measurement & regulation, and facility design in compliance with PHMSA DOT Part 192.
• Application of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, compression cycle and hydraulic machine principles for compressor and equipment selection.
• Performing complex engineering assignments in design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of construction bid documents, and project management.
• Interfacing with clients to understand and meet their expectations.
• Undertaking additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to listen to clients and translate their needs into precise engineering designs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong initiative and self-starter attitude.
• Well-developed organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Proven ability to organize, schedule, and complete work on time with high quality.
• Familiarity with DOT, FERC, OSHA, and EPA codes and standards.
• Ability to build and sustain positive working relationships across diverse groups.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and reliability.
• Education: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Natural Gas Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of an Experience Required: E.I.T or P.E. designation is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with engineering design software such as HYSYS, GasCalc, Pipeline Toolbox, Caepipe, Caesar II, or similar packages is a plus.
• Compensation will depend upon relevant experience and education.