Pipeline Project Engineer

Pipeline Project Engineer — Detroit, MI

Take Your Engineering Career to the Next Level!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Engineering team is looking for you! Kleinfelder provides high-quality solutions to natural gas utilities and pipeline operators. You can be a part of an exciting and diverse group of professionals that are committed to being the best at what they do.

Kleinfelder is looking for a Pipeline Project Engineer to join our Detroit, MI office. The Pipeline Project Engineer develops and applies broad knowledge and skills in various natural gas work streams, independently evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform pipeline projects. Projects range in size and complexity from small to large, including both distribution and transmission type projects.

The Pipeline Project Engineer acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields and can function as a member or Lead of multidisciplinary teams. This is a hybrid work schedule!

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• 6-10 years relevant experience
• PE is Preferred.
• Working knowledge of CAD and GIS software
• Technical communication
• Proficient use of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and Power Point
• Utility business understanding
• Valid Driver's license
• Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations Title 42 Part 192

• Prepare pipeline designs, including calculations, drawings, profiles, details, layouts, and studies from field inspections, preliminary sketches, specifications, and instructions requiring knowledge of engineering practices and shop and field procedures
• Prepare pipeline and facility designs, including the review of designs and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and design criteria
• Acquire and analyze data using appropriate standard quantitative methods
• Gas system network and hydraulic analysis
• Construction specification and bid package preparation
• Pipeline design and material selection
• Alternative/Feasibility studies
• Develop status reports with task completion, progress, challenges, and solutions
• Work closely with other work groups at our clients' place of business and Kleinfelder offices
• Coordinate various inspection and testing methods, gather data, analyze, and report findings
• Coordinate and project management of internal resources and subcontractors
• Demonstrate sound engineering judgment
• Assign tasks to and coordinate with drafting and administrative staff
• Assign tasks to and coordinate work of Associate Engineers and technicians or administrative staff within team
• Provide guidance, instruction, and coaching to entry-level and other Engineers
• Assist in determining schedule & budget requirements
• Support business development and marketing initiatives

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross‑disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem‑solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.

Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant…