Senior Pipeline Engineer

Work Model:
Mon, Tues, Thurs in office / Weds, Fri at home.

This contractor role provides intermediate to senior level pipeline system engineering support for liquids pipeline and facility assets. The position focuses on operational troubleshooting, optimization, and technical assurance, while also contributing to the development and review of engineering deliverables for projects.

• Actively participate in scope development of pipeline and pipeline facility projects, including pump stations and storage terminals with valve manifolds, booster pumps, metering systems, and tanks.
• Complete and/or review feasibility studies, conceptual designs, process studies, and detailed engineering designs to ensure compliance with quality processes, standards, and industry regulations.
• Review and provide technical direction in development of PFD, P&, control philosophies, operating limits, and associated engineering documents.
• Conduct technical reviews, with a focus on process engineering, at various stages in the project life-cycle gating process.
• Gather, review, and interpret operational data to drive technical recommendations.
• Use various tools, including hydraulic modelling software, to analyze pipeline systems for design and maintenance issues, develop solutions, and issue formal technical recommendations.
• Maintain proficiency with the use of in-house and industry recognized process engineering tools.
• Participate and lead PHA reviews as needed.
• Liaise with multi-discipline teams to support company engineering initiatives.
• Provide contact engineering support and troubleshooting by participating in process engineering activities related to day-to-day system operations.
• Lead management of change for system operational changes and improvements.

• University degree in Engineering.
• Demonstrated Intermediate to Senior level technical competence in process design, hydraulics, and engineering within the oil & gas industry.
• 7-years minimum of progressively complex process and hydraulics engineering experience.
• Must be registered as a P.Eng. in the Province of Alberta.
• Working knowledge of liquids pipeline and facility operations.
• Ability to effectively interact with peers, internal stakeholders, vendors, and service providers.
• Strong ability to leverage operating data to support effective decision making.
• Detailed knowledge of relevant codes, regulations, and standards.
• Effective two-way communication capability, including excellent oral and written skills.
• Well-developed problem solving, decision-making, organization and planning skills.

• Limited travel (5%) to other offices/sites/field locations; valid passport is required.