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Senior Principal Pipeline Engineer

Kleinfelder

The Role

Overview

Lead delivery of gas utility pipeline projects, managing all phases and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

  • financial control
  • client relations
  • regulatory compliance
  • safety management
  • project management
  • technical communication

Tasks

-Works effectively with project support staff to monitor and control project to achieve financial target metrics for all projects. -Develops and maintains client relationships. -Executes project to meet or exceed client expectations while meeting industry standard of care. -Follows and adheres to all federal and state regulations, client requirements and contracts, and company policies and procedures. -Maintains and drives the Kleinfelder culture of safety. -Effectively manages all phases of project delivery including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, invoicing and closing. -Mentors and coaches project team members and provide constructive feedback on team member performance. -Effectively communicates technical information to practitioners, clients and laypersons.

Requirements

  • 12+ years
  • autocad
  • ms office
  • pipeline standards
  • natural gas
  • bsc

What You Bring

-Minimum 12 years of related pipeline experience -Computer skills required: MS Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint), AutoCAD 3D -Working understanding of pipeline standards and industry accepted practices. -Working knowledge of Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquids systems including engineering design and construction. -Experience in the planning, design, engineering of natural gas pipelines, both distribution and transmission, is preferred. -Bachelor of Science Degree

The Company

About Kleinfelder

-Expanded over decades into a multi-disciplinary professional services firm spanning engineering, design, environmental and construction management. -Headquartered in San Diego. -Specializes in projects across energy, transportation, water, facilities and federal markets. -Typical work ranges from dam and levee design to airport, rail, road infrastructure and power/O&G developments. -Engaged in standout assignments—such as post-flood forensic studies for municipal authorities. -In recent years, absorbed regional firms like Veenstra & Kimm to strengthen Midwestern presence.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Government

Solar

Water Resources