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Kinder Morgan Pipeline Design Engineer in HOUSTON, Texas
Pipeline Design Engineer
Job ID #: 28419 Location: TX-HOUSTON
Functional Area: Engineering Position Type: Full Time
Experience Required: 5 - 7 Years Relocation Provided: No
Education Required: Bachelors Degree
RC/Department: 0214 -PM - DESIGN & DRAFTING :KMI
Position Description
Kinder Morgan, one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, has been in operation since 1997. Over the years, we have understood that not only do our people contribute to our success, but that they should share in that success. We provide all employees with a safe, honest, trustworthy, ethical, respectful and professional work environment. We believe in building friendly and personal long-term relationships by supporting our employees with ongoing training, continued growth and internal advancement while cultivating teamwork and diversity with a culture of inclusion from various experiences and backgrounds. Dedicated to providing security to our employees, we offer a comprehensive benefit program that includes, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k), a retirement contribution (pension plan) and more.
Join our team and help shape the present and future of North America’s energy infrastructure with a career at Kinder Morgan.
The Engineering Design group is seeking a pipeline design engineer to support Interstate Natural Gas project execution and operational support.
Work Description:
Preparation of preliminary pipeline routing, wall thickness, corrosion and stability calculations
Oversee pipeline engineering design work performed by contractors
Validate pipeline engineering analyses and design calculations performed by contractors
Provide engineering support during construction and installation phase
Assist in technical evaluation of pipeline materials bids.
Perform detailed pipeline design calculations for in-house pipeline design and review design contractor deliverables.
Support project management teams with procurement of pipeline materials
Support project management teams in contracting of pipeline engineering and construction services
Assist in development and implementation of organization work processes and procedures
Position Requirements
Position Requirements:
BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Excellent analytical and computing skills
Excellent communications skills
Able to effectively interface and integrate with other Company departments
Accountable for completing tasks on schedule with quality and compliance with applicable codes and standards
Experience
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Oil and Gas Industry
Working knowledge of pipeline design standards and design software
Working knowledge of pipeline corrosion control and materials selection
Working experience with pipe-coating, pipeline route survey, pipe-lay, and pipeline testing/commissioning operations preferred
Familiarity with hot-taps, mechanical connectors and clad/lined pipelines preferred
**Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of successful candidate.
Hybrid work schedule (Monday – Wednesday: office, Thursday – Friday: remote); additional work schedule options available (9/80 and half day Fridays)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.