What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipeline Engineer position at Workrise?
Job type: temporary (09/15/2025 to 09/14/2026)
High-Level Description
• The key purpose of this position is to independently take responsibility for varied project assignments, requiring a broad business and strong technical expertise. Typical assignments will involve coordinating work efforts within Integrity, which entails a subject matter expertise of Integrity as well as a knowledge of the interrelated effects of the work within other areas of the business.
• The role involves understanding complex technical issues, making significant design or standard practice deviations based on depth and breadth of knowledge, demonstrates broad business and technical knowledge in resolving problems, requires strong project management skillsets, and seeks out optimal and prioritized solutions or opportunities. Members of this team actively maintain the stewardship and awareness of interrelationships with other stakeholders through open communication.
• The three core functions of this role involve:
o Integrity & Risk Management (I&RM) project sponsorship, which primarily focuses on shepherding non-routine Integrity-driven projects/programs from initial identification and justification through to in-service and project close-out.
o I&RM due diligence project assurance, which primarily focuses on leading the I&RM interface for new assets (new growth capital or acquisitions) or divestures, as sponsored by other GTM groups originating outside of I&RM (e.g., Business Development).
o Represent I&RM department in cross-functional teams and committees focused on strategic asset management initiatives – ensuring Integrity plans are communicated and integrated for optimal pipeline operation.
Specific Accountabilities
• The INTEGRITY PROJECTS team develops projects and/or proposes modifications to the operation of existing infrastructure to assure long term Integrity & Risk Management and operating reliability of the pipeline systems. Liaison is required between Integrity & Risk Management (I&RM), Project Development/Execution, Gas Control and Operations, Asset Management and Finance, as well as Commercial and Marketing groups in the identification, justification, and active sponsorship of I&RM-driven projects.
• In the INTEGRITY PROJECTS Sr. Engineer role, you are generally responsible for the following I&RM project sponsorship activities:
o Develop/support initial project scopes for I&RM-driven projects and obtain funding approvals, including preparing and presenting business case(s). This requires interfacing with Pipeline Integrity groups to prepare the technical supporting documentation, and cross functional engagement with other departments in GTM to facilitate asset-based recommendations.
o Actively sponsor I&RM-projects from scope initiation, execution, through to final in-service. This includes the compilation and analyses of project documentation, completion of related Engineering Assessments as required, and participation in gating review processes, commissioning, acceptance, and long-term operational review activities.
o Sponsorship may be for individual projects or a portfolio of projects (often in excess of $100MM); they are typically considered non-routine and may include: pipeline replacement, large pipeline recoating projects, hydrotests, remediation of geological and hydrological hazards, pipeline modifications such as send/receive trap installations, and remediating cased crossings and cathodic protection issues.
o Provide active project sponsorship oversight: prepare “Requests for Proposals” from project teams; frame and justify project and perform preliminary risk evaluation; secure funding (Project resides in Sponsors LRP and Budget); coordinate sponsorship approval of scope/cost/schedule (in consultation with I&RM Business Planning, Planning, and other I&RM groups and GTM groups as required); manage communication, impact assessment, and approvals of scope/cost/schedule changes; shepherd approval and acquisition of incremental funds and schedule extensions if required; reaffirm business/integrity scope is being met avoiding unnecessary scope creep; and provide lessons learned input into future projects.
o Support the development of both the I&RM annual capital budget and Long Range Plan (LRP): focus on non-routine Integrity projects, programs, and portfolios; apply company's risk-informed decision making tools and techniques to I&RM project submissions; and generate improvement opportunities that align with LRP capital priorities and optimized asset plans.
• In the INTEGRITY PROJECTS Sr. Engineer role, you may be responsible for the following I&RM due diligence project assurance activities:
o Ensure I&RM is appropriately addressed in the due diligence process, both for internal developments and acquisitions.
o Develop and ensure execution of I&RM plans and budgets encompassing all Integrity involvement within each project, including engineering studies, inspection plans, and rehabilitation costs through both the project and pipeline lifecycles.
o Support I&RM priorities (ensuring integrity design standards are followed) throughout the development or acquisition through participation in SORT, START, RTO, RTT, and then through commissioning, acceptance and long term operation.
o Support the completion of Engineering Assessments as required for new projects or related internal drivers.
o Provide technical support to business development initiatives involving pipeline and related terminal development, infrastructure for new pipeline business opportunities.
o Develop, execute, support, and/or manage documented procedures for all facets of the due diligence process.
o Facilitate or participate as the I&RM representative in corporate wide initiatives; present and defend the decisions made on corporate initiatives to senior leadership within I&RM.
o Coordinate I&RM senior leadership approvals of the initiative action plans and results.
• In the INTEGRITY PROJECTS Sr. Engineer role, you may represent the I&RM department in cross-functional teams and committees focused on strategic asset management initiatives, which includes:
o Ensuring Integrity plans are communicated and integrated for optimal pipeline operation.
o Serve as a liaison for I&RM on project related functions both within company and externally, including, project execution, asset management, gas control, commercial marketing, regulators, customers, and external information requests.
o Be the I&RM asset lead for one or multiple pipelines/pipeline systems. This includes understanding the Integrity Science and threat overview on the respective asset(s) and making balanced business recommendations to senior leadership considering both the cost and revenue impacts to the company; it is essential to understand I&RM integrity program analysis results, issues, and how they relate to and impact other areas of the business.
o Proactively maintain and promote intradepartmental relationships within I&RM as well as interdepartmental relationships (between I&RM and other company/GTM business units).
• In the INTEGRITY PROJECTS Sr. Engineer role you are generally responsible for the following I&RM project management activities as required:
o Establish a safe, healthy work environment for employees and contractors by driving accountability for safety performance and by regularly reviewing and communicating policies, practices, expectations and positive reporting
o Actively participate in development and management of scope of work, schedule, costs and risks of assigned projects to ensure the project plan can be successfully executed
o Actively monitor and report on the performance of each project and communicate changes to appropriate stakeholders
o Initiate material requisitions, evaluate material quotes, assist in negotiating request terms, approve purchase orders, and monitor change requests.
o Create outage plan, coordinate pre-construction meetings, and establish contractor interaction and scheduling plan
o Review inspector reports, evaluate construction progress through cost and schedule tracking tools, and implement corrective actions for construction activities
o Confirm appropriate project documentation is complete and sent to Technical Records
o Build relationships and collaborate with project partners by understanding their needs, through early engagement in decisions and plans that affect them while addressing and resolving issues
• As a Integrity Execution team member, you are expected to:
o Work independently on assignments with complex technical issues which may include significant design or standard practice deviations, with the ability to make effective and appropriate technical decisions with minimal people leader interaction.
o Support or lead the development and future enhancement of Systems Integrity regarding specific INTEGRITY PROJECTS group process and procedural documents, such as preliminary project scope definition, business case, workflows, and presentation templates, employing streamlined Decision Effectiveness (RAPID) models where practicable.
o Provide mentoring, training, and direction to I&RM departmental staff, contractors, and consultants.
o Maintain/expand a network of consultants and suppliers to ensure industry-leading practices are developed and implemented.
o Monitor industry sources for technical innovations to augment I&RM integrity programs, and proactively look for opportunities to influence industry standards and practices.
o Participate in I&RM incident investigations as directed.