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How to Become a Pipeline Engineer

Oil & Gas Industry Career Guide · 6 current openings

Avg. Salary

$85,932 - $125,040

Open Positions

6

Education

Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Companies Hiring

5

What Does a Pipeline Engineer Do?

A Pipeline Engineer designs, constructs, and maintains pipeline systems that transport oil, gas, and processed products. They perform hydraulic analysis, route selection, stress analysis, and integrity management to ensure safe and efficient pipeline operations. The role requires knowledge of fluid mechanics, materials science, welding standards, and regulatory compliance (PHMSA, DOT), along with familiarity with pipeline simulation and GIS tools.

Education & Certifications

Required Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Civil Engineering

Key Certifications

PE License API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector

Key Skills to Develop

Based on 6 current job listings for Pipeline Engineer roles

excel (2) Project Management (2) Pipeline Design (1) Pipeline Integrity (1) Reliability Engineering (1) Optimization Techniques (1) Oil and Gas Industry Knowledge (1) Facilities Engineering (1) Regulatory Compliance (1) Cost Estimation (1) Safety Protocols (1) Experience with Eagle Ford Operations (1)

Typical Career Path

1

Entry Level (0-3 years)

Junior Pipeline Engineer / Field Pipeline Engineer. Building foundational skills, learning tools, working under supervision of senior engineers.

2

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Pipeline Engineer. Leading small projects, mentoring juniors, developing specialized expertise in key areas.

3

Senior Level (7-15 years)

Senior Pipeline Engineer / Lead Pipeline Engineer. Technical leadership, major project ownership, cross-functional collaboration.

4

Management (15+ years)

Engineering Manager / Director. Strategic planning, team management, P&L responsibility.

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Salary Expectations

Avg. Minimum

From $85,932

Avg. Maximum

Up to $125,040

Jobs with Salary

3 of 6

Companies Hiring Pipeline Engineers

Gulf Interstate (2) Gulf Companies (1) Crescent Energy (1) TRC Companies, Inc. (1) ONWARD RESOURCES LLC (1)

Current Pipeline Engineer Openings

PRINCIPAL PIPELINE ENGINEER

Gulf Companies

Houston, TX Full-Time Not listed

PRINCIPAL PIPELINE ENGINEER

Gulf Interstate

Houston, TX Full-Time Not listed

Pipeline Engineer

Crescent Energy

Houston, TX Full-Time $90,000 - $140,000

Senior Pipeline Engineer

TRC Companies, Inc.

Houston, TX Full-Time Not listed

Pipeline Engineer I

ONWARD RESOURCES LLC

Houston, TX Full-Time $69,978 - $89,775

SR. PIPELINE ENGINEER-DOHA, QATAR

Gulf Interstate

Houston, TX Full-Time $97,818 - $145,344

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