Principal Pipeline Engineer
Core
Lead pipeline engineering design, analysis, and execution for complex infrastructure projects, ensuring technical integrity and compliance with specifications.
Role type
Principal Pipeline Engineer (Infrastructure)
Builds
Pipeline systems, subsea structures, and onshore/offshore infrastructure components
Domain
Oil & Gas / Marine Engineering / Civil Engineering
Required skills
Pipeline design, finite element analysis (FEA), route selection, stability analysis, cathodic protection design, seismic analysis, fabrication specifications, installation specifications, material takeoffs, vendor submittal review, technical query resolution, budget estimation, team leadership, standards development (API)
Preferred skills
Experience with offshore site surveys, knowledge of global procedures, presentation skills, training capabilities
Technologies
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools, database systems, proprietary software
Responsibilities
Interpret business issues and recommend best practices for pipeline engineering; lead functional teams or projects; prepare and approve design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications; perform and review pipeline design analyses (wall thickness, stability, buckling, seismic); interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs; assist procurement in evaluating technical quotations and vendor documents; supervise engineers and coordinate project schedules; document substantive communications and capture lessons learned.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities