Pipeline Design Engineer

Job ID #: 28419 Location: TX-HOUSTON

Functional Area: Engineering Position Type: Full Time

Experience Required: 5 - 7 Years Relocation Provided: No

Education Required: Bachelors Degree

RC/Department: 0214 -PM - DESIGN & DRAFTING :KMI

Position Description

Kinder Morgan, one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, has been in operation since 1997. Over the years, we have understood that not only do our people contribute to our success, but that they should share in that success. We provide all employees with a safe, honest, trustworthy, ethical, respectful and professional work environment. We believe in building friendly and personal long-term relationships by supporting our employees with ongoing training, continued growth and internal advancement while cultivating teamwork and diversity with a culture of inclusion from various experiences and backgrounds. Dedicated to providing security to our employees, we offer a comprehensive benefit program that includes, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k), a retirement contribution (pension plan) and more.

Join our team and help shape the present and future of North America’s energy infrastructure with a career at Kinder Morgan.

The Engineering Design group is seeking a pipeline design engineer to support Interstate Natural Gas project execution and operational support.

Work Description:

• Preparation of preliminary pipeline routing, wall thickness, corrosion and stability calculations

• Oversee pipeline engineering design work performed by contractors

• Validate pipeline engineering analyses and design calculations performed by contractors

• Provide engineering support during construction and installation phase

• Assist in technical evaluation of pipeline materials bids.

• Perform detailed pipeline design calculations for in-house pipeline design and review design contractor deliverables.

• Support project management teams with procurement of pipeline materials

• Support project management teams in contracting of pipeline engineering and construction services

• Assist in development and implementation of organization work processes and procedures

  Position Requirements

Position Requirements:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

• Excellent analytical and computing skills

• Excellent communications skills

• Able to effectively interface and integrate with other Company departments

• Accountable for completing tasks on schedule with quality and compliance with applicable codes and standards

• Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Oil and Gas Industry

• Working knowledge of pipeline design standards and design software

• Working knowledge of pipeline corrosion control and materials selection

• Working experience with pipe-coating, pipeline route survey, pipe-lay, and pipeline testing/commissioning operations preferred

• Familiarity with hot-taps, mechanical connectors and clad/lined pipelines preferred

**Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of successful candidate.

Hybrid work schedule (Monday – Wednesday: office, Thursday – Friday: remote); additional work schedule options available (9/80 and half day Fridays)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.