CIVIL DESIGN ENGINEER

Kinder Morgan • Houston, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Design group is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to support interstate natural gas pipeline projects. This individual will be a technical resource within the Engineering Design group and must possess the ability to collaborate with a wide variety of people in various departments with tact, courtesy and professionalism. This individual will also represent the Company with customers, suppliers, licensees, third party engineering firms, outside consultants, and industry associations.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering required
• Working knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards (49CFR Part 192, BOCA, ACI, ASTM, ANSI, OSHA, IBC, ASCE, AISC, UPC, AASHTO, etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret civil/structural drawings
• Ability to read and interpret alignment sheets, geotechnical reports, and topographical survey data
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam
• Must be a United States citizen
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 5 years of gas industry experience preferred
• Proficiency with STAAD.Pro, RAM Connection, Slide2, AutoPIPE, MAT3D, LPILE, CAESAR II, and SLAT preferred

Responsibilities

• Design pipeline routes
• Select materials (such as steel grades)
• Calculate wall thickness for pressure ratings
• Understand the types of equipment that must be supported
• Analyze soil stability, slope stability, and erosion control, especially for pipelines crossing hills, rivers, or unstable ground
• Design and manage complex crossings for roads, railroads, and bodies of water using horizontal direction drilling or open-cut methods
• Design supports, anchors, bridge crossings and foundations for compressor stations, meter stations and valve sites
• Develop lift plans for critical equipment
• Create and maintain technical specifications, engineering standards, construction standards, and O&M standards to ensure code compliance and safety, and to increase efficiency
• Prepare and coordinate engineering reports, calculations, studies, and presentations
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work
• Perform job functions with minimal guidance or supervision and to accomplish goals in a fast-paced environment
• Address complex technical matters
• Complete quality tasks on schedule and within budget while complying with applicable codes and standards
• Take direction from managers and senior leaders
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance

Benefits

• Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior