Senior Pipeline Engineer

At Golder Associates, we strive to be the most respected global group specializing in ground engineering and environmental services. Employee-owned since our formation in 1960, we have created a unique culture with pride in ownership, resulting in long-term organizational stability. Our professionals take the time to build an understanding of our clients’ needs and of the specific environments in which they operate.

Walnut Creek is Golder’s center for pipeline engineering and design practices. Qualified individuals must have strong engineering and design experience related to pipeline systems engineering and construction, or experience related to piping in the oil & gas, petroleum refining or mining sectors. The successful candidate will be managing and engineering pipeline systems projects that typically require routing assessments, constructability review and design of alternative construction methods (such as HDD, Microbore, etc.), hydraulic friction loss calculations, pipe sizing and material selection, and pipeline alignments.

* Prepare project funding documents such as cost estimates, equipment bid summaries and authorization requests * Develop project scoping documents such as routing studies, construction methodology, design criteria, and alignment sheets * Direct detailed engineering by junior staff including line hydraulic calculations and equipment sizing and specifications * Provide field project coordination, engineering services and troubleshooting with direct client interface * Write or oversee technical reports * Manage mid to large-size projects and teams up to $50MM in total installed cost. * Contribute to projects with major focus in leadership of technical excellence or project management for larger or more complex projects * Mentor junior staff * For smaller design projects act in both the PM and technical roles

* A minimum of 10 years of project engineering * A minimum 5 years in in urban pipeline projects. Municipal experience a plus * BS engineering degree from an accredited academic institution * PE license in California required. Civil Preferred * Knowledge of pipeline engineering for “outside the fence construction”, including land permitting, environmental regulations, and geotechnical impacts * Knowledge of gas and utility codes and regulations including 49 CFR Part 192, CPUC GO 112E, ASME B31.8 * Experience with design of alternative instruction methods including HDD, mirco-tunneling, and jack and bore * Understanding of Pipeline Hazardous Materials and Safety Administration * Project management experience, certification preferred * Solid organization and time management abilities * Authorization to work in the United States * Strong interpersonal skills combined with a positive, team-oriented attitude * Excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written * High level of personal integrity with a strong work ethic * Willingness to travel internationally as dictated by project demands * Pass a pre-employment physical including a drug screening and background check