Kleinfelder

Pipeline Engineer

Kleinfelder$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
  • 4-8 years of relevant experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred
  • Knowledge of CAD and GIS software
  • Strong technical communication skills
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Understanding of utility business operations
  • Knowledge of CFR Title 42 Part 192

Responsibilities

  • Prepare detailed pipeline designs including calculations, drawings, and layouts
  • Review designs for compliance with codes and standards
  • Conduct data analysis using standard quantitative methods
  • Perform gas system network and hydraulic analysis
  • Develop construction specifications and bid packages
  • Manage internal resources and subcontractors effectively
  • Guide and mentor entry-level engineers and technicians

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment
  • Engagement in business development and marketing initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description

 

Step into Your New Role 

Kleinfelder is looking for a Pipeline Engineer to join our Detroit, MI office. The Pipeline Engineer develops and applies broad knowledge and skills in various natural gas workstreams, independently evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform pipeline projects. Projects range in size and complexity from small to large, including both distribution and transmission type projects. The Pipeline Engineer acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields and can function as a member or Lead of multidisciplinary teams. This is a hybrid work schedule!

  

Consideration for an Engineer position requires the following certifications or experience:  

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering 
  • 4 - 8 years relevant experience 
  • PE is Preferred.
  • Working knowledge of CAD and GIS software  
  • Technical communication 
  • Proficient use of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint 
  • Utility business understanding  
  • Valid Driver's license 
  • Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations Title 42 Part 192 

As a Pipeline Engineer with Kleinfelder, you will be expected to: 

  • Prepare pipeline designs, including calculations, drawings, profiles, details, layouts, and studies from field inspections, preliminary sketches, specifications, and instructions requiring knowledge of engineering practices and shop and field procedures 
  • Prepare pipeline and facility designs, including thereview of designs and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and design criteria 
  • Acquire and analyze data using appropriate standard quantitative methods 
  • Gas system network and hydraulic analysis 
  • Construction specification and bid package preparation 
  • Pipeline design and material selection 
  • Alternative/Feasibility studies 
  • Develop status reports with task completion, progress, challenges, and solutions 
  • Work closely with other workgroups at our clients' place of business and Kleinfelder offices 
  • Coordinate various inspection and testing methods, gather data, analyze, and report findings 
  • Coordinate and project management of internal resources and subcontractors 
  • Demonstrate sound engineering judgment 
  • Assign tasks to and coordinate with drafting and administrative staff 
  • Assign tasks to and coordinate work of Associate Engineers and technicians or administrative staff within team 
  • Provide guidance, instruction, and coaching to entry-level and other Engineers  
  • Assist in determining schedule & budget requirements 
  • Support business development and marketing initiatives 

  

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

 

 

 

 

 #LI-SF1

About Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder is an engineering consulting firm that provides services in the areas of construction management, environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, and more. The company was founded in 1961 by Bill Kleinfelder and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Kleinfelder has more than 70 offices across the United States, Canada, and Australia and employs over 2,000 people. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and the Hoover Dam Bypass. Kleinfelder is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
Learn more about Kleinfelder
Size
2,000 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Kleinfelder

More Energy & Utilities Jobs

Find similar Pipeline Engineer jobs: