Pipeline Engineer

Take Your Engineering Career to the Next Level!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Engineering team is looking for you! The GTS area of Kleinfelder provides high-quality solutions to natural gas utilities and pipeline operators. You can be a part of an exciting and diverse group of professionals that are committed to being the best at what they do. 

Step into Your New Role

The GTS Area of Kleinfelder is looking for a Pipeline Engineer to join our Los Angeles, CA office. The Pipeline Engineer develops and applies broad knowledge and skills in various natural gas workstreams, independently evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform pipeline projects. Projects range in size and complexity from small to large, including both distribution and transmission type projects.   The Pipeline Engineer acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields and can function as a member or Lead of multidisciplinary teams.

Consideration for an Engineer position requires the following certifications or experience: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• 3-6 years relevant experience
• Engineer-In-Training Certification (Desired)
• Working knowledge of CAD and GIS software (Desired)
• Technical communication
• Proficient use of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
• Utility business understanding (Desired)
• Valid Driver's license
   
   

As a Pipeline Engineer with Kleinfelder, you will be expected to:

• Prepare pipeline designs, including calculations, drawings, profiles, details, layouts, and studies from field inspections, preliminary sketches, specifications, and instructions requiring knowledge of engineering practices and shop and field procedures
• Prepare pipeline facility designs, including 
• Review designs and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and design criteria
• Acquire and analyze data using appropriate standard quantitative methods
• Gas system network and hydraulic analysis
• Construction specification and bid package preparation
• Pipeline design and material selection
• Alternative/Feasibility studies
• Develop status reports with task completion, progress, challenges, and solutions
• Work closely with other workgroups at our clients' place of business and Kleinfelder offices
• Coordinate various inspection and testing methods, gather data, analyze, and report findings
• Coordinate and project management of internal resources and subcontractors
• Demonstrate sound engineering judgment
• Assign tasks to and coordinate with drafting and administrative staff
• Assign tasks to and coordinate work of Associate Engineers and technicians or administrative staff within team
• Provide guidance, instruction, and coaching to entry-level and other Engineers 
• Assist in determining schedule & budget requirements
• Support business development and marketing initiatives

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:  Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law.  Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $50,081 - $83,486.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:  Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES 

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.

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