The main objective for the Encroachment Engineer is to provide support for the safe operation of Company's pipeline facilities through engineering evaluation (design review, stress calculations, etc.) and communication with our clients stakeholders and the 3rd Parties that present encroachments to the Company's assets.

Location: 1100 Louisiana St, Houston TX, 77210
Pay Rate:$55.17 per hr.. (depending on experience)
Duration: 12 months (may extend further) 

**Possibility to go to direct role. Great role to learn the company as it is very involved with other departments.

Schedule: Must work in the office and follow Company policies (i.e. business casual attire)
Working hours  Mon-Thursday 7.30-5 Friday 7.30-12:30

Typical daily duties:
Intake Engineer: Reviewing documents, preliminary review, contacting 3rd Party and communicating requirements to perform a full review.
Reviewing Engineer: Review information, evaluate proposed construction and compare to Company standard, communicate with 3rd Party to mitigate issues and write technical report to be used by Land for letter of approval.
Needs to be ready to hit the ground running and be prepared to communicate effectively whilst working from the office.  Not a remote role.
It is very hands on and a busy team.

Communication - Effective speaking ability to gathering info via phone, patience to explain process and writing technical reports
Critical Thinking Skills - Ability to understand construction plans for civil projects (roads, bridges, public works, etc), pipeline installations and housing developments. Ability to learn technical calculations, such as API 1102 and stress calculations.
Civil Construction knowledge - Understanding of construction equipment and construction methods associated with roadway construction, public works projects and housing developments

 * Review plan and profile drawings. Effectively work and communicate with 3rd parties, including private and public entities, to fully evaluate the scope of the encroachment, the proximity to Company pipelines or Company rights-of-way and potential impact to facilities.
* Ensure proposed development and construction are being designed and constructed in accordance with the Company's Encroachment Evaluation Specifications and Regulatory Agency requirements.
* Perform pipeline stress analysis associated with the encroachment including heavy equipment crossings, roadway and railroad crossings over existing pipeline and provide pipeline protection and/or mitigation recommendations where applicable.  
* Provide written recommendations, design modification guidance and stipulations to Encroachment Agreement or Letter of No Objection issued to encroaching entity by Company Land Department.
* Coordinate and attend meetings with various internal departments and 3rd parties as required.

* BS in engineering - Civil or Mechanical engineering
* 1 - 3 years in utility coordination experience. Plus, for experience in oil & gas industry.
* Excellent writing and communication skills.
* Ability to effectively comprehend and mark-up construction drawings.

* Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously
* Ability to analyze and evaluate dredging activities and impact to Company's pipeline(s)
* Familiar with GIS, Google Maps and Blue Beam software
* PE licensure in the State of Texas or ability to obtain PE licensure within 6 months of hire is a plus.
* Encroachment Engineer Level 1: 1 to 3 years field/project engineering or encroachment engineering experience.    

For immediate consideration, reach out to the PTS representative Brendan.Sutliff@PTSadvance.com

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