Pipeline Designer

Job Description

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level 

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions.

Step into Your New Role 

Kleinfelder is seeking a Pipeline Designer to join our team in our Detroit, MI office, with the opportunity for hybrid work. In this role, the Pipeline Designer will develop drawings and exhibits for design, permitting, land acquisition, operation, maintenance, and construction of natural gas distribution systems. Typical project types include long transmission pipeline installations, retrofitting existing pipelines, hydrotest designs, trenchless designs, transmission station design and installing or upgrading system controls, valves, and fittings. Drawing components can include wiring diagrams, instrumentation, controls, electrical, grounding, foundations, component assemblies, welded assemblies, 3D facility models, and geo-referenced aerial imagery. 

The Pipeline Designer may be responsible for reviewing as-built documentation for accuracy, report findings and incorporate red line as-built information into existing drawings in various formats. 

Consideration for a Designer position includes the following qualifications or experience:

• Associate degree, CAD Certification
• Minimum 4 years' relevant experience 
• Proficiency in current versions AutoCAD
• Civil 3D, Plant 3D or CAD Worx experience required
• ArcGIS understanding preferred 
• Proficient use of MS Outlook, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Must be a self-starter and work independently with conflicting deadlines
• Must be able to work well in a team environment
• Understanding of document control applications such as Vault and ProjectWise preferred
• Produce quality drawings and provide constructive peer reviews
• Utility business understanding preferred
• Reading and understanding maps, plat maps, as-builts, construction drawings and gas service records for existing condition interpolation
• Effective communication - written and verbal
• Attention to detail and precision
• Takes pride in their work

As a Pipeline Designer, you will be expected to:

• Use the latest version of CAD software to prepare design drawings with plan, section and detail views, isometrics, and schematics as designated by the engineering team
• Prepare sketches of details not included on existing drawings to accurately reflect as-installed field conditions
• Prepare drawings, forms, maps, and lists based on direction provided by lead drafters, designers and engineers
• Create pipeline alignment sheets, exhibits and permit drawings used to construct pipeline projects
• Visualize the project installation and provide quality control for practicality and constructability of designs
• Maintain excellent project communication with continuously changing tools and processes
• Provide accurate time estimates to complete assigned tasks
• Complete job summary and construction notes for review by project engineers
• Prepare exhibits for planning/permitting purposes
• Meet required deadlines and exceed client expectations
• Work closely with other workgroups at our clients' place of business and KLF offices

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.  

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:  

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.  

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.  

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)  

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES   

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.   

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