Lead Mechanical Engineer - Natural Gas Pipeline

Job description

Job description

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for mechanical engineering and design including design criteria, material selection and equipment sizing in compliance with codes and standards. You will work closely with client project teams to determine work scope requirements, monitor and control project costs, and pro-actively resolve variances from project plans.

KEY JOB DUTIES

· Design oil and gas pipelines, pipeline metering facilities, gas compression facilities, liquid pump stations, gas processing, dehydration, heaters, filter separators, and slug catchers.

· Design hydrostatic tests, pipeline replacements, station replacements.

· Design hydrostatic tests for pipeline segments that require a valid strength test to establish the maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) of the pipeline. Review historical documents, verify prescribed test boundaries and identify potential hydrotest obstacles.

· Responsible for pipe sizing calculations, valve sizing, hydrostatic test design; hydraulic design, compressor designs, pump designs, interactions with regulatory and permitting agencies as well as other pipeline engineering support.

· Specify materials and equipment for purchase, using data sheets when required. Write equipment specifications for purchase when required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree.

· Valid Professional Engineer license.

· At least 8 years of professional experience. Experience in oil & gas/utility industry preferred.

· Thorough knowledge of P&ID's.

· Good knowledge of industry codes and standards ASME/ANSI/API/NFPA/CSA codes (ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, 49 CFR 192 & 195).

· Excellent written, verbal communication and organization skills.