Pipeline Engineering Lead
Fluor Corporation
- Location
- Calgary, AB, CA
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
About this role
Fluor is one of Canada's top employers and is recognized globally as a leader in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Fabrication, and Maintenance industry. Our focus on innovation and providing cost-effective technology-based solutions is second to none. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us fulfill our purpose to Build a Better World. Fluor team members are at the heart of our success in executing projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality. If you value teamwork, empowerment in your career, and are eager to champion innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients, this opportunity just may be for you! Job Description
The Pipeline Engineering Lead provides technical leadership for major domestic and international pipeline projects from conceptual studies and FEED through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and startup. The role leads engineering teams, assures the quality and consistency of technical deliverables, manages technical and execution risks, and develops practical solutions aligned with safety, cost, schedule, and client objectives. The successful candidate combines strong pipeline engineering expertise with proven team leadership, client engagement, and field execution awareness. This individual anticipates and resolves technical challenges, mentors engineering personnel, and supports successful delivery of complex pipeline infrastructure projects. Technical Leadership • Lead pipeline engineering for oil, gas, CO2, hydrogen, water, and multiphase systems on domestic and international projects. • Direct routing, hydraulic and surge analysis, wall thickness and material selection, crossing design, stress analysis, and integrity assessments. • Review and approve key calculations, studies, reports, specifications, and design packages; ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, client requirements, and work processes. Team Leadership and Project Delivery • Lead engineering teams ranging from focused study groups to large project execution teams; assign work, establish priorities, and monitor performance against commitments. • Coach and mentor pipeline engineers, support succession planning, and foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture. • Identify technical, constructability, schedule, and execution risks; develop mitigation plans and drive timely issue resolution. Client, Construction, and Field Support • Serve as a primary technical interface with clients and stakeholders; lead presentations, design reviews, workshops, and project meetings. • Build trusted client relationships through responsiveness, clear communication, and sound technical judgment. • Support constructability reviews, execution planning, field design changes, technical queries, commissioning, and startup. Basic Job Requirements
Educaton and Experience • Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution. • Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada or ability to obtain registration. • Minimum 15 years of pipeline engineering experience, including leadership of large transmission pipeline projects through FEED and detailed engineering. Technical Competencies • Strong knowledge of CSA Z662, ASME B31.4, and B31.8, relevant API standards, and applicable international pipeline codes. • Expertise in pipeline hydraulics and surge, routing and alignment, wall thickness and materials, crossings, stress analysis, integrity, and risk assessment. • Working knowledge of pipeline construction methods, constructability, field execution, commissioning, and startup. Other Job Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Leadership and Communication Skills • Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, mentor, and develop technical teams in