Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company, and to provide an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.

Keystone’s family of companies include: Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates

Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On-Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support, Procurement, Project Management.

Keystone Engineering is currently seeking a Pipeline Project Engineer to join our Houston Office Team.

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Houston, TX

Work Environment/Physical Demands: office/sedentary

Travel Requirements: Occasional site visits

Essential Functions:

• Seeking an individual to be utilized in a blended role supporting technical and project managerial project needs with concentration in pipelines and storage facilities. 
• Function as part of Keystone's Houston Office Multi-Discipline Project Team to ensure effective and successful execution of pipeline projects across a diverse Oil & Gas Client base supporting natural gas and liquids, pump stations, compressor stations, metering skids, pigging facilities, and product storage. 
• Performs pipeline engineering tasks, including, but not limited to, basic pipeline engineering calculations involving sizing, hydraulics, pressure drops, wall thickness, etc.
• Provide direction and oversight to design/drafting staff to develop design deliverables of high quality to issue for construction.
• Reviews vendor provided data, documentation, and drawings
• Evaluates, selects, and applies appropriate standards, engineering methods, procedures, materials, and installation details.
• Ensures that pipeline design meets industry best practices, pertinent codes and standards, governing regulations, and client requirements.
• Coordinates work and collaborates with other engineering disciplines on design deliverables
• Prepares and/or assists with conceptual studies, designs, budgetary estimates, and constructability reviews
• Participate in Proposal Development to include confirmation of scope, staffing requirements, extended labor & expense cost estimates, and schedule milestones.
• Reviews and checks the work of other project team members
• Works effectively within established budgets and deadlines
• Identifies various issues within projects, leads the development of solutions, and ensures solutions are implemented
• Conducts/participates in regular team meetings and ensure effective project communications occur and action items followed up on
• Work with Mapping Team to produce alignment drawings and provide coordination with regulatory agencies, ROW, environmental, and archeological personnel that are part of project execution.
• Follow Keystone project management procedures and ensure project record keeping is maintained in appropriate directories and work folders.
• Ensure timely review of invoice drafts and billing as per authorizations, including change orders. 
• Promote a work environment that fosters good team communication, openness, teamwork, innovation, satisfaction, and safety.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BSME Preferred) from ABET
• 10+ years of relevant experience in pipeline projects
• Experience and knowledge of Pipeline industry regulatory codes and standards such as : ASME, API, AWWA, ASTM, and MSS specifications.
• Specific knowledge of ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, and CFR.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate
• Attention to detail
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.