Pipeline Engineering Supervisor
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Overview
Job Description
Company Overview
A company serving the natural gas industry since 1992, we provide engineering, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and qualification services to a diverse range of natural gas operators. Our focus is delivering practical, high-quality solutions across gathering, transmission, and distribution pipeline systems.
As a growing organization built on collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement, we offer an environment where employees can build long-term, meaningful careers. Our culture is centered around a tight-knit team, a fast-paced and varied workload, and a strong commitment to supporting each other's success.
Position Summary
We are seeking a supervisor to lead a small but growing engineering team while contributing technically to pipeline design and analysis work. This role balances hands-on engineering with team leadership, project oversight, and client engagement.
The ideal candidate has strong experience in pipeline design and hydraulic modeling, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is comfortable interacting directly with clients on active projects. This position will play a key role in delivering high-quality designs while mentoring junior engineers and helping scale the team.
What You Will Do
- Lead pipeline engineering projects from concept through construction support
- Supervise and mentor a small team of engineers and designers
- Develop pipeline alignments, bore profiles, and utility coordination designs
- Collaborate with and support surveyors and survey teams
- Provide site development support to facility engineers
- Develop and file utility permit packages
- Perform hydraulic modeling for gas and/or liquid pipeline systems
- Interface directly with clients, supporting project delivery and relationship development
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
- Ensure design quality, consistency, and adherence to industry standards and regulations
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support direct reports, including mentoring, performance management, and technical development
- Prepare and review engineering designs including pipeline alignments, HDD designs, and utility conflict resolution
- Design site development plans, including grading, stormwater management, etc.
- Perform and review hydraulic modeling for pipeline systems (gas, water, or similar)
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D for design development and plan production
- Support development of cost estimates, bills of material, and project scopes
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project outcomes
- Participate in client meetings, including direct interaction with higher-tier clients alongside senior leadership
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards, including working knowledge of 49 CFR Part 192
- Contribute to process improvements and internal standards development
Required Qualifications
- 5–10 years of experience in pipeline engineering or related field
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Experience with hydraulic modeling software (gas, water, or similar systems)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience leading projects and providing technical oversight
- Strong communication skills and ability to interact directly with clients
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior engineers/designers
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in natural gas pipeline engineering (gathering, transmission, or distribution)
- Familiarity with GIS platforms and data integration
- Experience with HDD design and permitting processes
- Exposure to multi-disciplinary projects (civil and mechanical coordination)
- Experience working with larger clients or complex infrastructure projects
- Proven ability to lead small teams in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
Benefits & Total Rewards
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid schedule (2 remote days/week after introductory period)
- Health, dental, vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mentorship program
- PE support
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