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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for pipeline apprentice in Washington is $24.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.62 and $27.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Pipeline Apprentice is an entry-level position in the pipeline industry where individuals receive hands-on training while working under experienced professionals. Apprentices learn essential skills such as pipe fitting, welding, safety procedures, and equipment operation. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe and efficient construction, maintenance, and repair of pipelines. The apprenticeship typically involves both classroom instruction and on-the-job training. It serves as a pathway to becoming a skilled pipeline worker or technician.

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As a Pipeline Apprentice, you will typically assist with inspecting, maintaining, and repairing pipeline systems under the guidance of experienced technicians. Your daily tasks might include learning to operate specialized tools, following safety regulations, and helping to monitor pressure systems or detect leaks. These hands-on responsibilities are crucial for keeping the pipeline infrastructure running smoothly and safely. Over time, you’ll also gain exposure to more advanced procedures, setting the foundation for long-term career growth in pipeline operations or maintenance.

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To thrive as a Pipeline Apprentice, you need a solid understanding of mechanical systems, basic math skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hand and power tools, safety protocols, and certifications such as OSHA or H2S awareness are often required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are crucial soft skills in this field. These abilities ensure safe, efficient pipeline operations and support your growth within the industry.

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Infographic showing various Pipeline Apprentice job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,880 per year, or $24.9 per hour.

Recruiting Relations Specialist - Trades (Unions)

DPR Construction

Washington, DC

$84K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

DPR Construction rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 80 rated construction

Job description

Job Description

The Recruiting Relations Specialist - Unions is responsible for supporting and strengthening the company's union craft workforce strategy through supporting partnership events, recruiting, workforce development, apprenticeship collaboration, labor relations coordination, training support, and union compliance administration. This role serves as a key liaison between company operations, union partners, apprenticeship programs, workforce development organizations, and field leadership to help ensure a stable, skilled, and compliant craft workforce pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as support for primary point of contact for union workforce coordination and labor-related workforce support activities
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with union business agents, apprenticeship coordinators, training directors, and labor partners
  • Coordinate union labor requests and workforce needs with field operations and project leadership
  • Support manpower planning efforts for union craft staffing across multiple projects and regions
  • Support compliance with union agreements, workforce reporting requirements, and labor standards
  • Familiarity with prevailing wage laws (e.g. Davis-Bacon)
  • Monitor union workforce trends, availability, market conditions, and workforce pipeline risks
  • Support recruiting and sourcing efforts for union craft positions across multiple trades
  • Coordinate and support hiring activities, workforce outreach events, career fairs, and apprenticeship recruiting initiatives
  • Build relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, workforce boards, veteran organizations, community partners, and workforce development agencies
  • Assist with workforce pipeline development strategies for hard-to-fill skilled trades positions
  • Support employee referral programs and craft retention initiatives
  • Coordinate onboarding and orientation support for union craft employees and apprentices
  • Assist with diversity, equity, inclusion, veteran transition, and second-chance workforce initiatives
  • Partner with union apprenticeship programs and training centers to support apprentice workforce planning and development
  • Coordinate apprentice rotations, workforce assignments, and project placement0 opportunities
  • Collaborate with workforce development and training teams to identify upskilling and craft development opportunities while understanding union guidelines
  • Coordinate required training, certifications, and workforce compliance programs
  • Assist with craft skills assessments, career pathing, and leadership development initiatives
  • Support workforce training events, graduation ceremonies, signing days, and industry outreach programs
  • Maintain accurate workforce, apprenticeship, and compliance documentation
  • Track workforce development metrics including apprentice utilization, retention, recruiting activity, certifications, and workforce pipeline data
  • Support prevailing wage, apprentice ratio, workforce participation, and project labor agreement (PLA) compliance efforts where applicable
  • Assist with reporting requirements related to workforce participation goals, apprenticeship utilization, and labor compliance
  • Coordinate workforce records, certifications, badging, and training documentation
  • Support audits, workforce reviews, and compliance reporting activities

Education Qualifications

Associates degree or equivalent construction industry experience preferred

Work Experience

3-7 years of experience in construction operations, union labor coordination, workforce development, recruiting, apprenticeship programs, or labor relations preferred

Experience working with union craft workforce environments required

Familiarity with prevailing wage laws (e.g. Davis-Bacon)

Experience supporting large commercial, healthcare, advanced technology, industrial, or mission critical construction projects preferred

Bilingual communication skills preferred in some regions

Certifications and Licenses

NCCER, OSHA, apprenticeship administration, or workforce development certifications preferred

OSHA 30 certification preferred

Familiarity with prevailing wage requirements, PLA environments, and workforce participation reporting preferred

Successful completion of a background check is required

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Salary is just one component of DPR's total compensation package. Arizona, Richmond range: $84,000 to $120,750. Sacramento, San Diego, New Jersey, Philadelphia range: $92,400 to $132,825. Seattle, Boston, DC, Pasadena range: $100,800 to $144,900. Bay Area range: $109,200 to $156,975

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.


Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together-by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.


Explore our open opportunities atwww.dpr.com/careers.

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