Pipeline Engineer

Pipeline Engineer

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our professionals each day. Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role: We're looking for a Pipeline Engineer on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment (W-2). You will provide engineering design, analysis, and field support for natural gas transmission pipelines and associated facilities, including measurement and pressure regulation stations. You will oversee third-party engineering firms supporting projects from development through construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable pipeline systems. Coordinate, review, and interpret DCVG/ACVG surveys and support mitigation recommendations. Review and validate as-built drawings, agreement sheets, station drawings, and survey data; ensure completeness of job books, test records, MTRs, and turnover packages. Review and support radiography and other NDE methods (RT, AUT, UT, visual) and resolve construction issues. Support proposal evaluation activities, including technical bid tabulations, clarifications, and development of award recommendations for engineered equipment and services. You will report to the onsite manager. Location: Remote position.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Review P&IDs, equipment layouts, control philosophies, and vendor submittals; support station tie-ins, start-up, commissioning, and in-service activities.
• Support materials selection for line pipe, fittings, valves, and coatings based on class location, operating conditions, corrosion environment, and constructability.
• Manage geotechnical investigations and review third party HDD designs.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and field documentation.
• Work with construction, operations, and oversee third-party engineering companies.

Our Safety Pledge to You: If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network. WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following: Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits 401(k) Savings Plan Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions.

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $63.00/hr. to $68.00/hr.