Pipeline Engineer

Job Description

Take Your Engineering Career to the Next Level!

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, provides high-quality solutions to natural gas utilities and pipeline operators. We are looking for a Pipeline Engineer based in Detroit, MI, to join our engineering team.

Hybrid work schedule available.

• Prepare pipeline designs, including calculations, drawings, profiles, details, layouts, and studies from field inspections, preliminary sketches, specifications, and instructions.
• Review pipeline and facility designs, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and design criteria.
• Acquire and analyze data using standard quantitative methods for gas system network and hydraulic analysis.
• Prepare construction specifications and bid packages.
• Perform pipeline design and material selection, alternative and feasibility studies.
• Develop status reports with task completion, progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Coordinate with team members, clients, and subcontractors; oversee inspection and testing methods, data analysis, and reporting.
• Manage internal resources, drafting staff, and administrative staff.
• Provide guidance, instruction, and coaching to entry‑level and other engineers.
• Assist in determining schedule and budget requirements and support business development and marketing initiatives.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Working knowledge of CAD and GIS software.
• Strong technical communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of utility business operations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations Title 42 Part 192.

Excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

We invest in staff professional development through reimbursement for continuing education, training, certifications, and internal mentoring programs.

Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal‑opportunity employer, compliant with VEVRAA and Section 503. We are dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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