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EnSiteUSA

Pipeline management, engineering, survey, inspections.

Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Houston, TX, USA
In PersonOn-site in Houston, Texas; up to 15% travel. No relocation available.
Mechanical EngineeringThermal & Fluids Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited university in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Knowledge of pipeline survey and pipeline construction techniques.
  • Working knowledge of high consequence areas (HCAs) and class location studies under Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.
  • Proficiency with Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) DOT codes and American Petroleum Institute (API) and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standards relating to pipeline design, materials, and installation.
  • Working knowledge of compressor station, measurement and regulation (M&R), and facility design in accordance with PHMSA DOT Part 192.
  • Knowledge of DOT, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) codes and standards.
  • Ability to travel up to 15%.
  • E.I.T. or P.E. designation is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Plan feasibility studies; develop front-end engineering design (FEED), models, conceptual designs, permits, project scopes, capital cost estimates, and project schedules; and apply knowledge of process piping system design.
  • Design and install onshore natural gas or liquids pipeline systems, including measurement and regulation equipment, pigging facilities, mainline valves, and compressor stations.
  • Coordinate with drafting and mapping teams to produce alignment drawings and coordinate with right-of-way, environmental, and archaeological personnel.
  • Design gas transmission, gathering, and distribution piping and facilities; gas storage; liquids pipelines; compressor stations; emergency shutdown systems; pipeline interconnects; block valve settings; pipeline pigging; odorization systems; dehydration systems; measurement and regulator stations; instrumentation and controls; and apply regulatory codes and standards, materials, equipment requisitioning, technical specifications, and engineering standards.
  • Work with civil, structural, instrumentation and electrical, and other disciplines; direct drafting to develop process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, site plans, and piping drawings for construction drawing sets.
  • Complete pipe sizing and wall thickness calculations according to client specifications.
  • Determine maximum field bending angles according to client specifications and develop induction bend lists for angles exceeding the maximum field bend angle.
  • Apply fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, compression cycle, and hydraulic machine principles to design and select compressors, flow and pressure control equipment, pumps, pressure vessels, atmospheric tanks, coalescing filtration and adsorption equipment, and integrate engineered packages into complete process plants.
  • Perform complex engineering assignments in design, development, analysis, evaluation, testing, preparation of construction bid documents, and project management.
  • Interface with clients to identify and meet their expectations.
  • Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge and experience using engineering design software such as HYSYS, GasCalc, Pipeline Toolbox, Caesar II, or similar software.

About the company

EnSiteUSA provides a full range of pipeline-focused services for the oil and energy industry, including project management, engineering, surveying, land rights, and inspections. Its work involves coordinating and delivering these services across a project’s lifecycle to support pipeline projects and related infrastructure. The company differentiates itself as a mid-size, full-service provider with a long track record since 1989, emphasizing leadership, accountability and integrity to build client confidence and deliver reliable results. Its goal is to continually earn client trust and excitement for its people and services while pursuing steady improvements in innovation and excellence.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lexington, Kentucky

Founded

1989

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The 2026 website update signals active positioning around advanced project management and analytics.
  • The Oregon 230-mile pipeline history demonstrates capability on complex, high-value infrastructure.
  • Kansas replacement work shows demand for aging-network rebuilds and compression upgrades.

What critics are saying

  • EnSiteUSA's customer base centers on gas pipelines, exposing it to FERC permitting delays.
  • Its website cites older projects, with limited verifiable 2025-2026 external momentum.
  • Pipeline decarbonization and power-sector shifts can erase core demand within several years.

What makes EnSiteUSA unique

  • EnSiteUSA owns niche FERC 7(c) pipeline engineering, design, and EPCM expertise.
  • EnSiteUSA shows multi-state scale through Oregon, Kansas, Michigan, and Mexico project histories.
  • EnSiteUSA markets GIS-mapped project management software, adding workflow visibility beyond traditional engineering firms.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays