Senior Pipeline EngineerPlay an integral role in Worley's Pipeline Systems team, helping deliver the critical infrastructure that supports energy, chemicals, resources, and emerging energy markets across North America. As energy demand evolves and investment in critical infrastructure continues to accelerate, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of pipeline and midstream systems that safely and efficiently transport oil, natural gas, CO?, water, hydrogen, and other energy products.
Based in Denver, you will join one of Worley's premier Pipeline Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) teams supporting projects throughout North America. This team serves as a technical center of excellence for pipeline engineering, providing leadership across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility studies and routing evaluations through detailed engineering, construction support, commissioning, and operational improvement initiatives. Through technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration, you will help customers modernize energy delivery systems, improve infrastructure resiliency, and support the transition to a more sustainable energy future.
Purpose of the roleAs a Senior Pipeline Engineer at Worley, you will lead the delivery of engineering and project execution work supporting oil, gas, CO?, water, hydrogen, and other pipeline and midstream assets. With a strong background in pipeline systems and energy infrastructure, you will develop and implement engineering solutions that enhance operational efficiency, reliability, safety, constructability, and regulatory compliance.
You will manage engineering activities in accordance with contractual requirements and Worley governance, translating customer and operational objectives into practical execution strategies. Working independently and in collaboration with project and portfolio leadership, you will help deliver predictable project outcomes while strengthening trusted customer relationships across the pipeline and midstream sector.
As a key member of Worley's North American Pipeline SME team, you will provide technical leadership across multiple projects, support the development of engineering standards and best practices, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to solving complex pipeline challenges that impact energy transportation and delivery infrastructure.
Location(s)Denver, Colorado
This position will be based in Denver and will support a hybrid work environment that combines office collaboration, customer engagement, and project support activities. Based in Denver, the Pipeline Engineering team serves as a technical center of excellence for pipeline and midstream projects across North America, delivering engineering solutions that support new energy infrastructure, system expansions, integrity improvements, operational optimization, carbon capture initiatives, and energy transition projects.
As a member of this team, you will collaborate with experienced pipeline, mechanical, civil, structural, environmental, integrity, and project professionals on projects ranging from gathering systems and transmission pipelines to compressor stations, pump stations, meter facilities, terminals, and carbon capture infrastructure.
You will be responsible for- Delivering pipeline engineering services that meet Worley, customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements while maintaining schedule, budget, safety, and quality objectives.
- Leading and executing pipeline engineering activities for gathering, transmission, distribution, and midstream infrastructure projects.
- Managing pipeline engineering scope, schedules, technical quality, and project execution requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Developing engineering solutions for crude oil, natural gas, NGL, CO?, hydrogen, water, and other pipeline systems.
- Supporting pipeline routing, hydraulic analysis, wall thickness calculations, pressure design, material selection, constructability assessments, and facility integration.
- Leading technical evaluations related to pipeline routing, constructability, hydraulic performance, system capacity, integrity management, and long-term asset reliability.
- Preparing, reviewing, and approving pipeline engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, material requisitions, and design deliverables.
- Supporting the design and development of compressor stations, pump stations, meter and regulation facilities, launcher and receiver facilities, and mainline valve sites.
- Participating in project reviews, customer meetings, risk assessments, constructability reviews, and technical workshops.
- Identifying technical risks, scope changes, and opportunities to improve project delivery, asset performance, and customer outcomes.
- Providing engineering support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities, including technical bid evaluations and field support.
- Coordinating with civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, environmental, and project management teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
- Serving as a technical resource and mentor to junior and intermediate engineers.
- Supporting proposal development, engineering estimates, project planning activities, and business development pursuits.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of pipeline engineering standards, technical practices, digital delivery tools, and quality processes.
- Promoting Worley's commitment to health, safety, environmental stewardship, quality, and operational excellence.
What you'll bring to the role- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
- Professional Engineer (PE) designation preferred or the ability to obtain licensure.
- Minimum 10 years of pipeline engineering experience supporting oil, gas, CO?, water, hydrogen, or other midstream infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering activities on pipeline and midstream projects within an EPC environment.
- Strong understanding of pipeline design, construction, operations, maintenance, and integrity management principles.
- Demonstrated experience performing and reviewing pipeline hydraulic analysis, system capacity assessments, surge evaluations, and flow modeling studies.
- Flow assurance experience is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of pipeline routing, crossing design, constructability reviews, material selection, and pipeline facilities design.
- Familiarity with compressor stations, pump stations, meter facilities, launcher and receiver stations, and associated pipeline infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of applicable industry standards and regulations, including ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, DOT Part 192, DOT Part 195, and related regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting multidisciplinary engineering projects and collaborating across technical disciplines.
- Proficiency with pipeline engineering software, hydraulic modeling tools, and related engineering applications.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and manage engineering deliverables on complex projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and engineering judgment skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage customers, regulators, contractors, and project teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining technical quality and delivery commitments.
- Commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and continuous professional development.
Compensation for Colorado applicants:
- Salary Range is $135,252 - $191,900
- Benefits: Feel the energy at Worley with access to a range of benefits including: paid-time off, holiday pay (usually 8 per year in the US), and eligibility to participate in the medical, life, dental, and vision insurance plans, as well as 401K plan.
Application of the pay band: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Apply todayIf you are looking to help shape the future of North America's energy infrastructure while working on some of the industry's most significant pipeline and midstream projects, we want to hear from you.
At Worley, you will collaborate with a highly respected team of pipeline experts supporting customers across traditional energy, carbon capture, low-carbon fuels, hydrogen, and emerging energy sectors. This role offers the opportunity to solve complex engineering challenges, influence major infrastructure investments, and contribute to projects that improve how energy and critical resources are transported safely, reliably, and sustainably. Whether your ambition is to deepen your technical expertise, lead increasingly complex projects, or expand your leadership responsibilities, Worley provides the platform to support your continued growth and success.
About UsWorley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.
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