Senior Pipeline Engineer at Michael Stevens Consulting

Job Description

• Work includes front end studies, cost estimates, detailed design, and construction support of gathering and transmission pipelines in the oil and gas industry.
• Will be assigned as the Lead Pipeline Engineer for design and construction projects including EPC (Engineer, Procure and Construct) Projects.
• Maintains and promotes a focus on final deliverables.
• Ensures effective communications with other engineering teams. Assumes responsibility for pipeline engineering scope, schedule and budget. Mentors junior Engineers.
• Perform analysis to correctly size pipe, pumps / compressors and storage facilities
• Prepare and maintain design basis and assist with the project planning, scheduling, manpower estimates
• Prepare cost estimates including material, equipment, and labor costs
• Develop specifications and drawings for construction
• Prepare bid documents for material, equipment, and construction
• Prepare material and equipment requisitions and review vendor drawings and bids to determine compliance with specifications
• Consult with construction personnel, concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing and scheduling of construction activities
• Interface with the client's technical personnel on specific project design items or tasks
• Provide technical support and observation services during construction
• May function with responsibility for monitoring work activities of a project team and ensuring that all project work is performed in accordance with Company procedures

Job Requirements

• B.Sc. in Engineering with 7-15 years' experience in engineering and construction in the pipeline industry.
• Ability to perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specifications
• Working knowledge of pipeline modeling software
• Familiarity with pipeline design codes (ASME, API, et al)
• Familiarity with local and federal pipeline safety regulations
• Experience with design of horizontal directional drills and other boring methods for pipeline crossings
• Experience with permitting (FERC permitting experience a plus)
• Experience with hydrostatic testing
• Experience with cathodic protection systems design is a plus
• Familiarity with pipeline integrity is a plus
• Experience with main replacement programs is a plus
• Ability to lead execution of work and resolve issues in a team environment
• Ability to complete assignments that require independent work
• Ability to identify problems and seek solutions from experienced engineers
• Previous consulting experience preferred
• PE license preferred

Required Skills:

• Written/spoken English
• Strong Communication skills (meetings, reporting, presentations)
• Capable of delegating work tasks to individuals and teams
• Capable of preparing scope of work documents
• Capable of participating in sales presentations as a technical expert