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Job Title : Senior Pipeline Engineer

Duration : 1 year

Location : Houston, TX 77079 Hybrid Model : In-Office (Monday, Tuesday & Thursday) / Remote (Wednesday & Friday)

Travel Requirements : Traveling will be required to sits - could be once a month for a few days within US or Canada depending on where the site is.

Driver's abstract required

Description :

To oversee the design for pipelines and related facilities for expansion and maintenance capital projects executed by third party engineering firms to ensure compliance with Company standards and specifications and industry standards and managed to the project budget and schedule.

Liaison with other client's functional groups within Projects, Operations and Shared Services to ensure project and company requirements are achieved and incorporated into the design deliverables.

Specific Accountabilities :

Ensures that all pipelines and associated facilities are designed in accordance with all regulations, applicable industry codes and corporate specifications and standards

Defines the scope, schedule and budget for the design and materials for pipeline projects

Manages the execution of the design deliverables by a third party engineering firm against the project budget and schedule

Reviews and approves design deliverables; drawings, technical reports and material listing sheets

Reviews vendor materials quotations, prepares technical evaluations, and recommends to the supervisor selections based on technical merit along with price and delivery. For example, pipe, valves and fittings.

Reviews and approves fabrication and assembly approval drawings for engineered equipment, and other fabrications (prefabricated buildings, piping fabrications, pig trap barrels, etc.)

Reviews lessons learned from past projects and incorporated recommendations into future designs

Provide technical guidance to junior engineers within the team.

Support department initiatives as required.

Bring about timely and effective resolution to issues through escalation to Supervisor and engagement of stakeholders through meetings, decision records, and other communication methods.

Scope / Dimensions :

Makes responsible decisions not usually subject to technical review, except for instances involving large financial commitments.

Contacts (Working Relationships) :

Engineering Consultant : Primary owner of engineering contracts. All engineering consultant engagements are routed through this position.

Project Manager : Dotted line reporting relationship back to PM on all projects.

Construction Manager : Coordination for construction input during design phase, coordination in the planning of field activities such as land surveys and geotechnical investigations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

Engineering degree

Minimum of 7 years of experience

Horizontal Directional Drill Design (HDD), road bores, and applicable load / stress calculations experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Capable of working independently, managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks accordingly

Problem solving skills through use of standards, modification of standards and / or previous experience

Effectively communicate technical issues and impacts to other technical and non-technical staff

Preferred :

7 – 10 years of natural gas and liquid pipeline design experience for onshore transmission lines in Canada and the US

Familiarity and knowledge of materials standards & specifications (CSA Z662, CSA Z245.1, CSA, Z245.11 & Z245.12, 49 CFR Part 192 & 195, US Army Cops)

Pressure test plan development and review / acceptance of test results

Experience working with geotechnical and hydrotechnical hazards projects

Professional designations relevant to project management or industry (CAPM, PMP, MBA, CWI, NACE, etc.) is a plus

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada

Working Conditions :

Approximately 80-90% of work is office based working with multiple project teams

Approximately 10-20% of time is in the field scoping projects or supporting construction and commissioning activities

Time sensitive deliverables

Work requires strong computer skills typically using Microsoft Office applications

Travel Requirements :

Traveling will be required to sits - could be once a month for a few days within US or Canada depending on where the site is.

About Us : Established in 2004, SPECTRA FORCE ® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001 : 2015 / ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRA FORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at :

Benefits : SPECTRA FORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRA FORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer : SPECTRA FORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.

California Applicant Notice : SPECTRA FORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.

LA County, CA Applicant Notice : If you are selected for this position with SPECTRA FORCE , your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.

At SPECTRA FORCE , we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.

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