Principal Pipeline Engineer

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, Water.

Mott MacDonald provides the advantage of a full-service engineering firm with a wide variety of career paths to choose from. Being a part of the Mott Macdonald Team, provides the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals on a broad range of exciting projects. Mott MacDonald, an equal opportunity employer, offers competitive benefits and is committed to developing the career of each employee.

We are seeking a Principal Pipeline Engineer for gas and liquid pipelines, to join our Energy Team in Calgary, Alberta.
 

The main duties of this role are associated with the leadership of the Mott MacDonald Canadian Pipeline Engineering team. The requirements of this role include:
 

• Conduct pipeline engineering reviews of all major Canadian pipeline projects.

• Provide oversight and mentorship to technical staff, ranging from junior to senior levels.

• Represent pipeline engineering in Canadian business development initiatives.

• Lead the delivery of pipeline projects and assume Engineer of Record responsibilities.

• Support the management and expansion of our Canadian energy pipeline business.

• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships.

• Drive the growth and development of key accounts in alignment with organizational needs and Mott MacDonald's strategy.

• Identify opportunities and convert them into viable prospects.

• Support the bidding process, ensuring bids are technically and commercially robust.

As the qualified candidate, you possess:
 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or equivalent.

• Professional Engineer registration in Alberta and British Columbia.

• 15+ years of pipeline engineering experience.

• Strong technical leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Lead engineer on various pipeline engineering packages from conceptual design to detailed IFC packages.

• Engineer of Record for authenticating IFC detailed pipeline engineering packages.

• In-depth knowledge of gas and liquid pipeline design, construction codes, regulations, and industry practices, including CSA, API, and ASME standards.

• Experience in developing and implementing technical processes and procedures.

• Expertise in core pipeline engineering design: alignment sheet development, crossing design, route selection, pipeline sizing, material selection, buoyancy control, stress analysis, and hydrostatic testing.

• Good understanding of key pipeline design interfaces: construction inputs (ROW, workspace design, constructability), geotechnical programs and design (terrain evaluation, geohazards), hydrotechnical program and design (scour depth, flood levels), and environmental interface.

Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you! 

Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

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