Pipeline Engineer JOB DESCRIPTION GUIDE

Pipeline Engineer Salary Guide

Looking to hire top talent or advance your career? Our expertly researched salary guide for 2024 provides valuable insights into Oil and Gas positions!

Pipeline Engineer Core Duties and Qualifications

A pipeline engineer in the oil and gas industry is to involve in design construction and subsequent assessment of pipelines which are used to transport oil, gas or other hydrocarbon products.

This role covers selecting pipeline paths, choosing construction materials, and ensuring that construction and operations are implemented in compliance with required standards and regulations. Pipeline engineers collaborate with project managers, other environmental specialists, and construction crews to complete pipelines that are safety, operationally, and environmentally sound.

Desired Profile For A Pipeline Engineer

Roles and Duties

They are a significant element in the integrity and performance of pipelines, thus, reducing operational risks as well as the environmental impact. They are also in charge of performing following duties and responsibilities:

Choose pipeline locations according to land topography, risks, optimal costs and operations.
Choose right materials & standards for pipeline & pipeline construction.
Manage building, maintaining, and testing to meet the quality standards.
Conduct risk assessments and execute integrity management programs.
Complies with the internal and external standard, safety, and environment requirements.
Work closely with project teams in order to accomplish the projects within established time frames.
Check pipelines and do maintenance to make sure that pipelines are in perfect shape.
Gather information and generate performance, maintenance as well as incident report on the pipeline.

Qualifications And Certifications

The following are the specifications and certifications given by top oil and gas companies for pipeline engineer.

Required bachelor’s degree or equivalent in

Pipeline engineering
Petroleum engineering
Mechanical engineering
Civil engineering
Chemical engineering
Related field

Master’s degree in pipeline engineering, other engineering fields, or related field is preferred.
Professional certifications of Certified Pipeline Engineer (CPE), API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector, OSHA, and others are suggested.

Skills And Expertise

Following are the list of skills set and requirement of experience outlined by top oil and gas firms for the role of pipeline engineer:

5 — 10 years of prior pipeline design, construction, or related experience.
Knowledge of engineering software such as AutoCAD, CAESAR II, etc.
Strong knowledge of regulatory standards like API, ASME, DOT, etc.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Good communication and leadership skills.
Project and team management skills.
Attention to detail.

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