Vacancy Overview

Encroachment Engineer I, Houston, TX

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients.  With over 800 employees and 6,000 contractors operating in over 50 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.
Our client is seeking an Encroachment Engineer I to work within their facilities located in Houston, TX, for a one-year assignment.
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 Enterprise stakeholders and the 3rd Parties that present encroachments to the Company’s assets. 
Job Responsibilities:
• 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.
Required Skills:
• 1 - 3 years in utility coordination experience. Plus, for experience in oil & gas industry.
• Ability to effectively comprehend and mark-up construction drawings.
• 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.
Education/Experience:
BS Civil or Mechanical Engineering