What are the responsibilities and job description for the PIPELINE ENGINEER position at Gulf Companies?
Position Title: Pipeline Engineer
Location: Houston, TX
Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our worldwide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of the Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.
Position Description
The Pipeline Engineer is expected to be able to perform routine engineering functions with little supervision. Work is reviewed by a senior level engineer for accomplishment of objectives.
Essential Functions
- Assists in typical pipeline engineering calculations.
- Participate in Routing, ROW and Workspace selection; studies on construction techniques and economic feasibility studies.
- Familiarity with FERC filing process; Class location study, spacing and location of MLVs for Gas and Liquid Pipelines; design of MLV; Launcher and Receiver; Tie-in and other Pipeline facilities design.
- Assists in the preparation of requisitions for inquiry in support of purchasing equipment and materials.
- Prepares technical bid evaluations for equipment, materials, bulk material and subcontracts in cooperation with Procurement Department.
- Reviews alignment sheets, all permit drawings and plats; assists in pipe tally.
- Familiar with industry practices and permitting requirements for pipeline design and construction.
- Accepts both short and extended term assignments to the site, client’s office, etc. as may be requested by the Chief Pipeline Engineer.
- Develop and foster a good working relationship with current and future clients.
Qualifications
- Typically 2 - 6 years of experience in engineering.
- Knowledge of computer systems in an engineering environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of GIS is an asset.
Education
- BS in Engineering
- EIT Certification is preferred
Competencies
- Results oriented
- Customer focused
- Focused on accuracy and quality of work
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
