General Engineer - Direct Hire

The primary purpose of this position is the performance of Federal pipeline safety compliance inspections; evaluate intrastate and interstate pipeline operators subject to Federal authority; investigate pipeline failures; and represent the Office of Pipeline Safety in all matter related to pipeline safety before Federal, state and industry authorities. Major Duties: - As a General Engineer (Inspector), you will: Conduct safety program reviews and provide engineering analyses and evaluations of potential pipeline safety regulatory deficiencies. Interpret and apply Federal regulations and monitor the design, construction, operation and maintenance of gas and liquid pipeline systems. Evaluate projects to determine compliance with existing Federal safety regulations. Recognize discrepancies or inconsistencies between information reported or made available to the office of Pipeline safety and the true nature of the activity under review. Participate in technical conferences, symposia and meetings as a technical expert and authority on safety issues related to the pipeline industry. The ideal candidate for this position is a General Engineer who is seeking a challenging assignment performing Federal pipeline safety compliance inspections; evaluating intrastate and interstate pipeline operators.