Pipeline engineers help plan, design, operate, and maintain the systems that transport oil, gas, water, and other fluids. Their work spans the full project lifecycle—from feasibility studies and route selection to construction support, integrity management, and upgrades. Explore vetted Pipeline Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by employer, industry, and project, but may include developing pipeline layouts and specifications, evaluating materials and pressure requirements, coordinating with civil, mechanical, and environmental teams, reviewing contractor work, and ensuring projects meet applicable codes and safety standards. Pipeline engineers may also assess corrosion, monitor system performance, investigate issues, and recommend maintenance or risk-reduction measures.
Pipeline engineering roles can focus on design and construction, pipeline integrity, corrosion control, flow assurance, operations, or project engineering. Some positions emphasize onshore or offshore systems, while others specialize in transmission, distribution, gathering, water, or industrial pipelines. Reviewing each job description can help you identify the technical focus and level of ownership that match your experience.
Employers often look for a relevant engineering degree and experience with pipeline design, engineering analysis, industry standards, project documentation, and safety practices. Depending on the role, useful skills may include CAD or engineering modeling tools, integrity and risk assessment, materials selection, data analysis, permitting coordination, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Professional registration or specialized certifications may be preferred for some positions.
Use Ladders to explore vetted Pipeline Engineer jobs with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, required qualifications, work locations, and salary details to find opportunities aligned with your expertise and career goals. New listings may be added regularly, so check back as you plan your next career move.
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Lead frontline operations at a marine terminal, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance while coaching a unionized workforce. Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence in a dynamic...
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Lead the charge in optimizing warehouse operations by designing workflows, conducting time studies, and building systems from the ground up to enhance efficiency and productivity across multiple sites...
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Shape the future of pipeline construction by developing and analyzing integrated schedules using TILOS and Primavera P6, collaborating with project teams to ensure timely delivery and alignment with c...
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Optimize your career as a Mechanical Piping Designer, contributing to innovative energy solutions. Collaborate on cutting-edge projects in power generation, enhancing your skills while ensuring high-q...
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Piping Superintendent - Simple Cycle - Oklahoma
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Drive project success by leading craft productivity, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring compliance with quality expectations. Collaborate closely with subcontractors and field engineers to deliv...
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Engineer innovative data solutions by designing, building, and maintaining scalable data infrastructure. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize data workflows and enhance analytical capabilities fo...
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Join a fast-paced team to build scalable, reliable cloud infrastructure for millions. Take ownership of critical platform components, enhancing performance and supporting product innovation while ensu...
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Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing pipeline scheduling and customer relations. This role involves analyzing customer data, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance while supporting operatio...
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Engineer Pipeline Senior – Natural Gas
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Join our team as you deliver innovative engineering solutions ensuring safe, reliable gas systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve operations and influence infrastructure across multiple sta...
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Lead the charge in pipeline engineering, managing projects across oil and gas sectors. Oversee design, execution, and compliance while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring safety, quality, and budg...
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Optimize your sales career by managing the full sales cycle for a leading engineering software. Leverage your technical expertise to drive revenue growth and deliver impactful solutions to industrial...
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Pipeline Safety Engineer II / III
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Take ownership of impactful engineering projects, leveraging your expertise to innovate and ensure safety compliance. Collaborate with teams to address technical challenges while enhancing operational...
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Pipeline Facility Project Engineer (South Central Region)
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Lead impactful engineering initiatives across diverse projects, coordinating design, procurement, and construction management. Elevate project success through strategic direction, budgeting, and quali...
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Engineering Pipeline Project Manager
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Drive safety and reliability as you manage gas utility projects, guiding cross-functional teams from planning through construction. You'll lead project schedules and budgets, ensuring client deadlines...
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Oil Refinery Supervisor - Rotating Shift
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Elevate your career by leading safe and efficient refinery operations. Oversee production activities, ensure compliance with safety standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while deve...
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Transform data management by designing and maintaining scalable cloud-based pipelines. Lead integration efforts, ensure data quality, and optimize performance while collaborating with teams to impleme...
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Oil & Gas Pipeline Design Engineer (PE) - Mi-Tech Services, Inc.
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Explore a dynamic role in pipeline engineering focused on design, analysis, and compliance with industry standards. Contribute to oil, gas, and water projects ensuring operational integrity and effici...
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Oil and Gas Pipeline Engineer - Mi-Tech Services, Inc.
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Elevate the integrity of pipeline systems by designing, analyzing, and ensuring compliance with industry standards for oil, gas, and water conveyance operations across dynamic projects. Enhance safety...
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Oil and Gas Pipeline Engineer - Mi-Tech Services, Inc.
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Shape the future of energy by designing and analyzing robust pipeline systems for oil, gas, and water transport. Collaborate across teams to ensure system integrity and compliance with standards while...
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Shape the future of production engineering by optimizing operational efficiencies and driving continuous improvement. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance, safety, and reliability in a key...
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Transform data management processes by bridging business needs with technical execution. Support data pipeline maintenance, ensure data quality, and assist in BI reporting to enhance operational effic...
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Pioneer excellence in natural gas operations by leading a dedicated team to ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency in pipeline and compression activities while fostering a collaborative work enviro...
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Coordinator, Construction Project Management
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Advance your career by overseeing construction projects for crude oil facilities. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, quality, and timely completion while managing budgets and regulatory complian...
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Project Manager - Pipeline & Process Services
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Lead the successful delivery of complex pipeline and subsea projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop execution strategies while ensuring safety, budget adherence, and client satisf...
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Production Engineer, Compute Team Lead
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Elevate your career by leading a dynamic compute production engineering team, ensuring optimal GPU availability and automation. Drive innovation in tooling and processes while fostering a resilient, h...
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What does a pipeline engineer do?
A pipeline engineer plans, designs, evaluates, and supports pipeline systems. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include design calculations, material selection, construction coordination, integrity assessments, operations support, and compliance with safety and engineering standards.
What qualifications are typically required for pipeline engineer jobs?
Many employers seek a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline such as mechanical, civil, or chemical engineering, along with relevant pipeline or energy-sector experience. Requirements differ by position; some employers also prefer professional licensure, specialized certifications, or experience with specific codes and engineering software.
What industries hire pipeline engineers?
Pipeline engineers work in sectors that design, build, operate, or maintain pipeline infrastructure, including oil and gas, utilities, water and wastewater, industrial processing, and engineering consulting.
How much do pipeline engineers earn?
Compensation varies based on experience, location, industry, specialization, and job scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, where you can review listed compensation and role requirements.
What skills are important for a pipeline engineer?
Commonly valued skills include pipeline design and analysis, knowledge of relevant codes and safety practices, project coordination, technical documentation, problem-solving, and communication. Integrity management, corrosion control, CAD, and risk assessment may be important for specialized roles.