Director, Pipeline Engineering

Nscale

. Own the design basis for Nscale's natural gas transmission pipelines, including hydraulic design, MAOP and pressure regime, line pack and inventory strategy, routing and sizing, and expansion provisions .

Posted 11/1/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $290,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in natural gas pipeline engineering, including hydraulic design, compliance with regulatory standards, and leading engineering teams. Proven ability to manage complex projects from design through construction while ensuring safety and operational efficiency.

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Natural Gas Pipeline EngineeringHydraulic Design49 CFR Part 192 ComplianceHAZOP FacilitationEngineering Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Hydraulic ModelingTransient ModelingProcess EngineeringControl Philosophy DevelopmentInventory ManagementOverpressure Protection DesignConstruction ManagementIntegrity ManagementMeasurement and Regulation StationsPipeline Design

Soft Skills

CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationProblem-SolvingProject Management

Tools & Technologies

SCADA SystemsEngineering StandardsDesign SpecificationsConstruction Documentation

Certifications & Qualifications

PE LicenseBachelor's Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Industry Keywords

Transmission SystemsGas StorageInterconnect DiversityPipeline ConstructionASME B31 CodesMajor Interstate PipelinesHydrotestFirst GasEngineering ConsultantsTechnical Society Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the design basis for Nscale's natural gas transmission pipelines, including hydraulic design, MAOP and pressure regime, line pack and inventory strategy, routing and sizing, and expansion provisions
Perform and direct steady-state and transient hydraulic modeling, maintaining models as living engineering assets
Demonstrate how pipeline design supports engine demand, turndown, campus availability, and pressure requirements
Evaluate gas storage and supply resilience options, including line pack utilization, interconnect diversity, and cross-connection strategies
Own overpressure protection philosophy, including regulation, monitor, slam-shut, and relief selection
Define control philosophy at interconnects, letdown stations, and plant interfaces, including measurement and SCADA provisions
Lead and support HAZOPs and design reviews, close actions, and manage change through design and construction
Engineer interfaces with plant fuel gas systems
Own compliance with 49 CFR Part 192 and applicable ASME B31 codes
Establish material, welding, construction, class location, and MAOP documentation standards
Develop integrity management foundations, including baseline assessment planning, pigging, inspection, and mainline valve philosophy
Support commissioning and first gas, including purge and pack planning and readiness reviews
Technically manage engineering consultants and pipeline construction contractors
Own technical interfaces with upstream pipeline operators and interconnect counterparties
Own third-party pipeline engineering scope, schedule, and budget
Develop Nscale engineering standards, specifications, and reference designs
Coordinate with generation engineering, permitting, land, commercial, EPC, upstream, and customer teams
Build and lead the internal pipeline engineering function
Communicate pipeline and process risks and readiness to project leadership and executives

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of natural gas pipeline engineering experience across design, construction, and operations
Significant experience in a lead or owner's engineer role on transmission systems
Deep hydraulic engineering capability, including transient modeling of gas transmission systems
Strong process engineering capability, including inventory-based system behavior, regulation and overpressure protection design, control philosophy development, and HAZOP
Working fluency with 49 CFR Part 192 and ASME B31.8, including MAOP determination, class location, and code interfaces with B31.1 or B31.3
Hands-on experience with measurement and regulation stations, interconnects with major interstate pipelines, and nominations and transportation mechanics
Experience taking pipeline scopes through construction, hydrotest, and first gas on major projects
Proven ability to direct engineering consultants and construction contractors
Proven ability to build standards, processes, and teams, including hiring and developing engineers
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering or a related field
Willing and able to travel regularly to project sites, vendor facilities, and construction spreads, typically 25% or higher during construction and commissioning
PE license preferred
Industry standing such as code committee participation or technical society leadership is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive US compensation package including bonus and equity eligibility
Performance reviews every 12 months
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous PTO plus US federal holidays
Flexible workplace with autonomy
Potential flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation