Pipeline Engineer

Summary:

• Location: Salt Lake City, UT
• Duration: 12 Months

Responsibilities:

• Design high-pressure steel natural gas pipelines for the Feeder-Line Replacement program.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards, including Code of Federal Regulations Part 192.
• Provide technical and design support for pipeline routing, layout, and valve placement.
• Design pipeline crossings for rivers, interstates, and highways using open dig or trenchless construction methods.
• Conduct engineering analyses of pipeline stress from internal pressure, external loads, thermal expansion, soil loads, and seismic effects.
• Specify pipe materials and coatings and procure materials.
• Prepare and submit engineering documentation, including calculations, forms, and checklists.
• Track project schedules and monitor budgets.
• Develop pressure test procedures and support commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design drafting, right-of-way agents, cathodic protection engineers, and environmental specialists.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or civil engineering from an accredited college.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience.
• Foundational understanding of high-pressure steel pipeline materials and construction practices.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, communication tools, and engineering analysis software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.