Sr Pipeline Engineering Project Manager

Kleinfelder • Atlanta, GA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a results-oriented Sr Pipeline Engineering Project Manager for its growing team in Atlanta, Georgia. This hybrid office role leads engineering projects for major energy and utility clients, focusing on technical execution, encroachment and relocation design, constructability, schedule management, high-quality deliverables, and client service. The role manages multidisciplinary engineering efforts, guides technical decisions, and delivers utility and pipeline infrastructure projects in active transportation and development corridors. Railroad permitting and agency coordination are part of project execution.

The project manager serves as a primary client contact and manages multiple concurrent projects from opportunity identification and proposal development through execution. The position oversees team coordination, subcontractors, schedules, project finances, health and safety compliance, reporting, quality, and risk. It also calls for clear communication with clients, agencies, internal teams, and other stakeholders.

A B.S. in Civil or Mechanical Engineering is preferred, or equivalent experience and education. Candidates must have 7–8 years of related pipeline or consulting engineering experience, including at least 4 years of project management experience, knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, and Professional Engineer registration. Following an offer, candidates must satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report, and a comprehensive background check.

Requirements

• 7–8 years of related pipeline or consulting engineering experience.
• At least 4 years of project management experience.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Professional Engineer registration is required.
• Experience leading engineering teams through planning, design, technical review, and construction support for energy and infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage geographically distributed teams, align resources, and use remote collaboration tools.
• Understanding of budgeting, pricing, competitive pursuits, and construction cost considerations for consultant-led projects.
• Commitment to quality assurance, risk mitigation, peer reviews, and coordination among project management, technical, and business development leads.
• Ability to explain engineering concepts, project constraints, and regulatory requirements to clients, agencies, and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary client contact, build trusted relationships, and provide responsive communication to support client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects from opportunity identification and proposal development through execution.
• Lead technical, cost, and schedule decisions across multidisciplinary teams while maintaining quality standards and client value.
• Develop practical solutions to engineering challenges using sound judgment and technical expertise.
• Oversee project delivery, including team coordination, subcontractor management, scheduling, financial tracking, health and safety compliance, and reporting.
• Explain technical concepts clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Guide technical decisions and deliver utility and pipeline infrastructure projects in active transportation and development corridors.
• Coordinate railroad permitting and agency interactions as part of project execution.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Continuing education reimbursement and support for training and certification expenses.
• Career development opportunities through an internal Mentoring Program.

What This Job Offers

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