Pipeline Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION Primary Purpose The primary responsibility of this individual will be to provide engineering support for the Company’s pipeline initiatives. The successful candidate will serve as a project engineer for various projects. The individual will provide engineering recommendations for the transportation, and storage of gas, crude, NGL and CO2. The individual must possess the ability to associate and communicate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism. Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering or a related discipline. Experience / Specific Knowledge A minimum of 5 yrs of service as an engineer with experience natural gas, crude oil, and/or CO2 transmission. Proficiency with MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Outlook. Certifications, Licenses & Registrations Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel). Competencies, Skills & Abilities Must be able to take direction from supervisor(s), keep required work schedule, focus attention on details, and follow work rules. Ability to take on additional tasks and shift priorities on short notice. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong focus on safe work practices. Able to complete work assignments with moderate supervision in an acceptable timeframe. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Aptitude and interest in learning and leveraging new programs to accomplish tasks. Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job. Must be able to work with a team. Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines. Ability to organize and prioritize daily work. Physical Demands Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling. Must be able to climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways. Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells, carry up to 50 pounds and to see, hear, walk and talk effectively. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Working Conditions This is a full‑time position. Essentially indoors but must be able to work outdoors in project & maintenance activities. Travel from 20‑50% of time to field sites and offices with occasional overnight stays. May be required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non‑working hours. The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed. Supervisory Responsibility None. Preferred qualifications Specific knowledge related to the mechanical design of crude oil pump and gas compression equipment including electric motor drives, reciprocating engines, gas turbines, reciprocating compressors, and centrifugal pumps/compressors. Experience and knowledge with pump and compressor station design. Advanced computer skills. Specific knowledge and application experience as a project manager in a commercial environment. Knowledge and/or application experience with industry standards (DOT 49 CFR192/195, API, ASME, ANSI, NACE, NEC, etc.). Knowledge of industry's regulatory compliance issues and standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Serve as project engineer on a variety of decarbonization projects, supporting all phases of development and design. Research engineering firms, manufacturers, and suppliers to better understand their capabilities and technologies. Gather and consolidate data from engineering firms, manufacturers, and suppliers associated with the production, transportation, and storage of clean energy products. Present the data and make recommendations to key stakeholders in Engineering, Commercial, and Operations. Provide technical expertise in the pipeline transportation of crude, natural gas and NGL's CO2, and other related products. Provide technical expertise in evaluation of compression and pump equipment needed for moving decarbonization related products. Provide technical expertise in the evaluation of materials (pipe, valves, compressors, pumps, instruments, gaskets, etc) in crude, natural gas, NGL's and CO2 service. Assist in development of work scope and execution of FEED studies. Provide recommendations based on outcome of FEED studies. Effectively prioritize workload between multiple projects. Plan, schedule, manage, and report on projects with various deadlines. Assist with the development of project scope documents, schedules, costs estimate, and budget forecasts as assigned. Provide onsite support as needed during facility commissioning and startup. Assist with the development and facilitation of Job Safety Analyses. Provide sustaining engineering and operations support for installed facilities. Troubleshoot issues and identify/implement continuous improvement opportunities. Write effectively and understand verbal and written communications. Promote the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism. Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone and listen carefully. Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high-level of performance. Will work non-traditional hours as needed. Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public. Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined. Benefits Industry competitive pay Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts Infertility Coverage Parental Leave 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4% Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage Critical Illness & Accident Insurance Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off Identity theft protection Annual discretionary bonus Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program Company-paid holidays and floating holidays Company vehicle (if applicable) Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more Networking and employee engagement events Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests EEO Statement Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr