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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Pipeline Engineer to support multiple onshore natural gas and liquids pipeline capital projects in the Houston area. This hands-on engineering role is for a mid-career professional who can take ownership of technical work and collaborate closely with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support throughout the lifecycle of onshore pipeline and meter station capital projects.
  • Lead and support engineering activities for long-haul pipeline projects, including scopes, technical requirements, specifications, drawings, and design packages.
  • Review engineering and construction deliverables for compliance with project requirements and applicable codes.
  • Review pipeline drawings, design packages, material selections, specifications, and construction documents for accuracy.
  • Coordinate with engineering firms, construction contractors, Project Managers, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
  • Support multiple concurrent capital projects while managing technical priorities, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Provide technical input on project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, material requirements, and engineering changes.
  • Support natural gas pipeline and meter station projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
  • Communicate project status, technical issues, recommendations, and risks to Project Managers and leadership.
  • Assist with permitting, surveying, construction coordination, and other project activities as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or related Engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
  • 5–10 years of direct pipeline engineering experience.
  • Long-haul pipeline experience.
  • Natural gas pipeline experience.
  • Onshore pipeline experience.
  • Capital project engineering experience.
  • Experience supporting pipeline projects from front-end engineering through detailed design and construction.
  • Experience with natural gas pipelines and/or meter station projects.
  • Familiarity with ASME B31.8 and 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195.
  • Experience supporting project budgets, cost estimates, schedules, and project planning.
  • Strong ability to review engineering drawings, specifications, material selections, and construction documents.
  • Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Microsoft Project.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Additional Information

  • Location: Houston, TX
  • Schedule: 4 Days Onsite / Friday Remote Option
  • Position Type: Contract
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 87 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

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The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (26), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (25), and Austin Industries (23). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $40/hr, San Angelo at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • ASME Section IX — the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code qualification. It covers welding on pressure-retaining equipment — boilers, vessels, and process piping — where a failed weld is a safety incident rather than a rework ticket.

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