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About the role:

Salt Lake City, UT

12 Months

Pipeline Engineer is responsible for the design of high-pressure steel natural gas pipelines for the Feeder-Line Replacement program, ensuring all analysis, installation, commissioning, operability, and integrity regulatory requirements and company standards are met or exceeded, including Code of Federal Regulations Part 192.

Key Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include providing technical and design support for pipeline routing and layout, determining block and tap valve placement, and designing pipeline crossings for rivers, interstates, and highways using open dig or trenchless construction methods. The role requires knowledge of industry codes, standards, and best practices. Additionally, it involves ensuring compliance with these regulations. The role also involves performing engineering analyses of pipeline stress. These analyses consider various factors, including internal pressure, external loads, thermal expansion, soil loads, seismic effects, etc.

Additional duties include

Specify pipe materials and coatings, procuring materials, preparing and submitting engineering documentation (including calculations, forms, and checklists), tracking project schedules and monitoring budgets.

Develops pressure test procedures and supports commissioning activities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design drafting (for construction drawings), right-of-way agents (for easement & property rights coordination), cathodic protection engineers (for corrosion control systems), and environmental specialists (addressing wetlands, wildlife, and cultural resource considerations).

You will typically report to a supervisor or manager.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in mechanical or civil engineering is required, along with 4–7 years of relevant experience. Candidates should have a foundational understanding of high-pressure steel pipeline materials and construction practices, and strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, communication tools, and engineering analysis software.

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $50.00 - $65.00.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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