Senior Pipeline Engineer

Position Description

The Senior Pipeline Engineer is expected to be able to function as the Lead Pipeline Engineer on smaller projects and be responsible for all discipline technical and scheduling matters pertaining to the assigned project. He/she receives little supervision and in turn may provide technical guidance, as required, to lower classified personnel on assignments. Work is periodically reviewed by Chief Pipeline Engineer for accomplishment of objectives.

• Function as the Lead Pipeline Engineer on smaller projects
• Independently prepares or reviews discipline project specifications
• Independently prepares technical bid evaluations for equipment, materials, bulk material and subcontracts in cooperation with Procurement Department
• Reviews and approves vendor drawings
• Independently perform typical pipeline engineering calculations
• Independently prepares requisitions for inquiry in support of purchasing equipment and materials
• Prepares Pipe tally and communicates the design changes internally

• Typically, minimum 10 years of experience in pipeline engineering, pipeline operations, or pipeline construction
• Familiar with all relevant codes and regulations
• Familiar with industry practices and permitting requirements for pipeline design and construction
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient with computers in an engineering environment
• Knowledge of GIS is an asset
• Experience working reputable Engineering Consulting firms like: ILF, PENSPEN, WOOD, KENT.
• Bilingual is an asset
• Qatar Engineering license (MME/MMUP/UPDA)

• BS in Engineering
• PE or EIT Certification preferred

• Results oriented
• Focused on accuracy and quality of work

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment
• Frequent sitting and operating a computer
• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
• Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work

Pipeline Engineering is a highly specialized group whose function is to provide design-engineering service covering:

Develop the optimum system based upon desired performance, space constraints, reliability, maintainability, flexibility and cost.

• Wall Thickness Calculations
• API 1102 Calculations for Highway Crossing and Railroad Crossing
• Roping Calculations or Minimum Bending Radius
• Wheel Load Calculation
• Hydrotest
• Maximum Allowable Span Length
• Field Bending
• Hydrotest Plan
• Class Location study
• HCA study
• Stress Analysis
• HDD Design

• Access Roads
• Storage Yards
• Determine location, size and arrangement of major Pipeline equipment - Launcher, Receivers, MLVs

• Routing
• ROW Selection (Perm and Temp)
• Workspace Selection
• FERC Filing Process
• Class Location Study
• MLV Spacing for Gas Pipelines
• MLV Spacing for Liquid Pipelines
• MLV Location for Gas/Liquid
• MLV Design
• Launcher/Receiver Design
• Material Requisition s
• Water Sources Selection
• Alignment Sheets Review
• HCA Study
  - Gas
• Flood Maps
• Crossing Design
• Hazard Area Crossing Mitigations (Faults and Mining)
• Plats

Responsible for technical content of standards and preparation of specification including:

Line Specification | Launcher/Receiver Barrel Specification
3R Ells Specification | High Yield Fittings Specification
Internal Coating Specification |
External Coating Specification |

Approved for construction drawings and schedules:

Alignment Sheets | Launcher/Receiver Drawings
Permit Drawings - Road, Railroad | Hydrotest plan drawings
Permit Drawings - Wetland and Waterbody | HDD design drawings
Plats |
Erosion and Sediment Control |
MLV Site Drawings |