Pipeline Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company

Pipeline Engineer supporting design, analysis, and field operations for natural gas pipelines and facilities. Overseeing third-party engineering firms and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Posted 5/29/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $55 - $60 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform and support pipeline design and engineering following applicable federal regulations and industry standards (e.g., 49 CFR 192/195, ASME, API).
Participate in and support HAZOP and risk review sessions for pipelines, stations, and facilities; document findings and assist with mitigation measures.
Support the design, specification, and review of measurement and pressure regulation (M&R) facilities, including meter runs, regulators, control valves, heaters, filtration, instrumentation, and overpressure protection.
Support materials selection for line pipe, fittings, valves, and coatings based on class location, operating conditions, corrosion environment, and constructability.
Support proposal evaluation activities, including technical bid tabulations, clarifications, and development of award recommendations for engineered equipment and services.
Provide vendor surveillance for major pipeline and station equipment, including shop inspection planning, inspection oversight, and participation in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
Develop/review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Control Plans (QCPs), and define hold/witness points and acceptance criteria for critical manufacturing and testing activities.
Coordinate with inspectors and suppliers to verify compliance with specifications, ITP/QCP requirements, and project quality plans; review and disposition inspection and FAT reports.
Support development and review of welding procedures (WPS/PQR), welder qualifications, and repair strategies.
Support development and review of welding procedures (WPS/PQR), welder qualifications, and repair strategies.
Review and support radiography and other NDE methods (RT, AUT, UT, visual) and resolve construction issues as needed.
Assist in defining hydrotest section limits, test pressures, profiles, and procedures; support hydrotest execution and troubleshooting.
Support cathodic protection (CP) system design, including anode beds, test stations, and rectifiers; assist with CP commissioning and baseline surveys.
Review and validate as-built drawings, alignment sheets, station drawings, and survey data; ensure completeness of job books, test records, MTRs, and turnover packages.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or related Engineering discipline.
Minimum 7 years of experience in pipeline engineering, facilities engineering, or pipeline construction support.
Working knowledge of natural gas transmission pipelines and station facilities, class location requirements, hydrotesting, welding, NDE, and CP fundamentals.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and field documentation.
Experience supporting M&R stations, CP systems, DCVG surveys, and start- up/commissioning.
Experience participating in HAZOP or formal risk review processes.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, alignment sheets, and pipeline data systems.
Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward EIT certification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
401(k) Savings Plan
Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

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Hard Skills & Tools

pipeline designengineeringmeasurement and pressure regulationmaterials selectionwelding procedureshydrotestingcathodic protectionNDE methodsinspection and test plansquality control plans

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailorganizational skills

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) licenseEngineer in Training (EIT) certification