Principal Pipeline Engineer; Energy

Principal Pipeline Engineer (Energy) – WSP, UK & Ireland

• Work with project teams to develop cost‑effective, efficient and innovative solutions for complex problems, creating practical designs.
• Engage in projects at various stages – feasibility studies, Concept Designs, FEED Studies, Value Engineering and Detailed Design, with opportunities for site work during development, construction and commissioning.
• Prepare pipeline deliverables and above‑ground installations, including wall thickness calculations and piping specifications.
• Undertake pipeline routing and population studies and high‑pressure pipeline diversions.
• Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines during design development.
• Support the development of layouts and 3D models.
• Develop proposals and bids for the piping and layout discipline, contributing to multi‑disciplinary proposals.

• A Degree in a relevant Engineering subject.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards IEng/Ceng and a member of a relevant Engineering Institute.
• Understanding of IGEM/TD/1 and TD/13, and gas network operators addendum’s.
• The ability and desire to assume a lead role in the development of pipeline and AGI engineering deliverables.
• Knowledge of national and international codes and standards for design and manufacturing of plant equipment and piping.
• Experience of carrying out pipeline and AGI design.
• Experience in a multi‑discipline team on plant 3D models.
• Proven understanding of the design process, ability to demonstrate working knowledge of brief/scope documents, design concepts and producing calculations.
• Experience of operational and integrity issue troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Familiarity with Autodesk products – AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks and BIM
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• Proficiency in MS Office suite for technical reports, specifications, schedules and calculations.
• Experience working with clients and contractors to achieve technical solutions.

• Hybrid working policy – work from home up to two days a week with opportunities to collaborate in modern UK offices.
• Work‑life balance initiatives, including "WSP My Hour" to take an hour each day for personal activities.
• Flex-time options, part‑time and flexible working arrangements, purchase of additional leave, and use of bank holiday entitlement.
• Health & Wellbeing support:
  Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme (up to 40% off gym memberships), comprehensive menopause support package.
• Inclusivity & belonging: welcome applicants with varied backgrounds, employee resource groups, culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Development and training: mentoring, training, chartership opportunities.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Professional Services

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