Junior Field Integrity Engineer

Kleinfelder Inc•Norfolk, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Take Your Engineering Career to the Next Level! Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Engineering team is looking for you! Kleinfelder provides high-quality solutions to natural gas utilities and pipeline operators. You can be a part of an exciting and diverse group of professionals that are committed to being the best at what they do. Step into Your New Role Kleinfelder's GTS area is looking for Junior Field Integrity Engineers to join our offices located in Atlanta, Georgia or Virginia (Christiansburg, Norfolk or Richmond)! Working with Project Managers, the Junior Field Integrity Engineer will work on detailed reports pertaining to gas pipeline system integrity in accordance with Federal Code and associated guidelines. The Junior Field Integrity Engineer helps to coordinate pipeline field activities and data gathering activities associated with investigative digs to achieve project quality, scope, and schedule goals, all while ensuring pipeline safety is top of mind. This is a hybrid work schedule!

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials, or Petroleum) or Construction Management
0 - 3 years of relevant experience (minimum of 1 year is preferred)
Understanding of Natural Gas Integrity Management and pipeline repair methods
Regulatory Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of DOT 49 CFR Part 192, specifically Subpart O (Gas Transmission Pipeline Integrity Management)
Standards: Familiarity with ASME B31.8S (Managing System Integrity of Gas Pipelines) and its application to threat management and risk assessment
Fundamental understanding of quality philosophies, tools, and professional ethics
Knowledge of project scheduling tools, durations, and critical path analysis
Proven construction experience in a utility or pipeline environment
Effective Communication – Written and Verbal
Proficient use of MS Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project
Remaining strength calculation proficiency
OSHA requirements for excavations
Work Area Protection (WAP) requirements for excavations
Up to 80% Field Work: Expect significant time in the field conducting inspections and oversight
25% Overnight Travel: Required for remote project sites
Flexibility: Available to work occasional night shifts as project requirements dictate

Nice To Haves

EIT desired, PE preferred
Proficient use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (preferred)
NACE (AMPP) or other industry equivalent credentials (preferred)
Advanced analytical and data management skills (preferred)

Responsibilities

Review, organize, correct, and help document detailed historical records and data pertaining to gas system integrity to support MAOP Reconfirmation efforts
Work to ensure all data gathering meets Traceable, Verifiable, and Complete (TVC) standards in accordance with federal regulations
Work with project quality assurance programs for field activities, ensuring adherence to 49 CFR 192 and ASME B31.8S
Help to assist in the development of QA programs and evaluation processes to create permanent records that meet regulatory standards
Help coordinate, and document, pipeline field activities and data gathering associated with investigative digs, Direct Examination (DE), and remediation for regulatory compliance
Assists with technical assistance and formulate guidance to maintain pipeline safety and regulatory compliance with technical regulations
Helps to track projects from concept through completion, providing field performance updates to responsible Project Managers and associated team
Work with project teams to follow set processes and established protocols
Learning and working with project life cycle times for field activities and providing feedback for continuous improvement
Assure compliance with Company policies & procedures
Collaborate with Construction Management, GIS/Asset Data Services, and System Integrity leaders to produce effective solutions
Assist with identifying and properly managing project risk, tracking metrics to identify potential scope or schedule deviations
Assist in coordinating escalated efforts to remediate discovered asset issues
Assist with technical analysis to evaluate pipeline condition, root cause analysis, and fitness for service
Help to organize and maintain pipeline data, assessment reports, technical documentation, procedures, and the basis for all TIMP decisions
Help to prepare remediation plans and schedule and identify other pertinent risk reduction measures
Assist with identifying and tracking scope changes per the Change Management process (e.g., documented impact analysis and approvals)
Attend regular department and project meetings