WGL - Principal Pipeline Facilities Integrity & Process Engineer

WGL - Principal Pipeline Facilities Integrity & Process Engineer

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You will lead complex piping, equipment integrity assessment, and inspection projects for gate stations, pressure-regulation facilities, stored energy plants, and propane storage assets; direct engineering evaluations of identified integrity issues and design comprehensive P&M strategies to reduce risk and extend asset life; oversee contractor work packages, construction scope reviews, material selection, permitting activities, technical bid evaluations, and quality assurance documentation; conduct strength, pressure-rating, material compatibility, and SMYS-based engineering calculations for facility piping and equipment;

develop and maintain mechanical integrity programs for pressure vessels, stored-energy systems, relief devices, and critical high-hazard equipment.

• Serve as the lead PSM engineer for FIMP/SIMP facilities, ensuring compliance with mechanical integrity, MOC, PSSR, process hazard analysis, and operating discipline elements.
• Facilitate HAZOP, HAZID, What‑If, LOPA, and facility siting studies for existing and new facilities.
• Provide technical direction for the development and maintenance of PSM governance documents for propane and other high‑hazard energy facilities.
• Lead risk assessments using FIMP/SIMP risk models and support the identification and prioritization of risk‑reduction projects.
• Perform and review incident investigations using TapRooT®, 5‑Whys, cause mapping, or other root cause methodologies.

• Ensure adherence to PHMSA 49 CFR Part 192 Subpart O, OSHA PSM, API RP‑1171, NFPA 59, ASME codes, and other relevant federal and state requirements.
• Serve as a technical representative during PHMSA, state commission, OSHA, or third‑party audits and inspections.
• Prepare regulatory documentation and responses, technical justifications, and engineering analyses required for compliance actions or investigations.

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and provide technical mentorship to junior and mid‑level engineers.
• Coordinate integrity evaluations with Operations, Asset Management, Compliance, Pipeline Safety, and Process Engineering.
• Guide long‑term planning for inspection programs, remediation strategies, and risk‑based capital investment prioritization.
• Stay current with emerging regulations, PSM trends, leading practices, inspection technologies, and integrity management methodologies.
• Verify inclusion and implementation of new PHMSA DOT 192 regulations, advisory bulletins, and OSHA PSM updates with IMPs and PSM governance documents.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Materials, Petroleum, or related discipline required).
• Master’s degree or advanced engineering degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in integrity management, mechanical integrity, or process safety engineering in natural gas, hydrocarbon processing, or chemical industries.
• HAZOP facilitator certification required or ability to obtain.
• Preferred certifications: AMPP (formerly NACE) PCIM, API inspection credentials, pipeline integrity certifications.
• Demonstrated experience with PHMSA pipeline integrity rules, OSHA PSM, ASME B31.3, API 570/510/580, NFPA 59, and other applicable codes and standards.
• Experience leading complex facility integrity investigations, risk assessments, and failure analyses.

We offer a competitive salary range of $114,700 to $166,450 per year, commensurate with experience, education, and skills. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Alta Gas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide affordable energy to our customers. Alta Gas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team,…