What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipeline Engineer position at WSP in the U.S.?
Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP USA, Inc. is currently seeking a talented and motivated Pipeline Engineer to join us. This position is based in either our Tampa, FL or Houston, TX office. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about their work, eager to learn, and driven to excel in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Your Impact
ABOUT US
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP USA, Inc. is currently seeking a talented and motivated Pipeline Engineer to join us. This position is based in either our Tampa, FL or Houston, TX office. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about their work, eager to learn, and driven to excel in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Your Impact
- Perform pipeline design calculations including hydraulic loss, pipe sizing, material selection and specifications;
- Prepare technical documents and specifications to ensure accurate and comprehensive project deliverables.
- Review and develop pipeline alignments and routes for constructability, environmental and geotechnical conditions, utility and other crossings;
- Perform calculations related to buried pipe design, external load analysis, and trenchless design methodologies;
- Develop engineering drawings packages pipeline alignment sheets for design efforts of oil, gas, slurry, tailings and other pipeline system projects;
- Perform engineering site visits with experienced engineers to review land features that influence pipeline route selection, constructability, environmental and geotechnical conditions, utility, and other crossings.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited institution. Mechanical or Civil Engineering is preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience in long distance pipeline or station piping systems design.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
- High level of personal integrity and a strong work ethic.
- Willingness to travel (up to 10%) as dictated by project demands.
- Ability to work independently with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Commitment to maintaining a strong focus on health and safety for oneself and others
- Familiarity with 49CFR part 192/195, ASME B31.4/B31.8, ISA standards
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD and/or CADWorks
- Registration or eligibility for registration as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT)
- Prior internship experience in an industrial plant environment or an engineering service/consulting company will be considered an asset
- Familiar with commercial engineering software such as Pipeline Toolbox, PipeFLOW, CAESAR II, AutoPIPE, etc.
- Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to identify alternative solutions. Firm commitment to adhering to engineering and regulatory codes and standards.
ABOUT US
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.