Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nscale is building the infrastructure for the AI revolution, developing cutting-edge generative AI solutions. The Pipeline Engineer / Manager will lead natural gas pipeline engineering, design oversight, and construction support for the Monarch Compute Campus microgrid, ensuring the technical integrity of gas delivery infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Lead engineering oversight of gas supply pipelines, laterals, regulator stations, and on-site fuel gas distribution
- Review and approve design deliverables from EPC partners and consultants for compliance with 49 CFR 192, ASME B31.8, and Nscale standards
- Drive route selection, hydraulic analyses, MAOP determinations, and integrity management planning
- Provide engineering support during pipeline construction including welding procedures, NDT, hydrostatic testing, and commissioning
- Manage interface points with midstream pipeline operators and ensure smooth tie-ins
- Drive QA/QC programs and resolve technical issues that arise during field execution
- Ensure full compliance with PHMSA, DOT, WVPSC, and applicable state and federal pipeline regulations
- Partner with Permit Manager and Energy Attorney on regulatory filings, FERC matters, and compliance obligations
- Establish and maintain pipeline integrity management and operator qualification programs
- Lead pipeline commissioning, purging, and start-up in coordination with the O&M team
- Develop operating procedures, emergency response plans, and SCADA/measurement integration
- Support fuel gas reliability analyses, redundancy planning, and contingency operations
- Lead procurement and oversight of pipeline EPC and midstream service providers
- Manage budgets, schedules, and change orders for pipeline scope
- Build and develop in-house pipeline engineering capability over time
Skills
- 10+ years of experience in natural gas pipeline engineering, construction, or operations
- Deep working knowledge of 49 CFR 192, ASME B31.8, API standards, and PHMSA enforcement practice
- Background in gathering, transmission, or large industrial fuel gas systems
- Demonstrated ability to manage EPC contractors and outside engineering on aggressive schedules
- Houston-based with willingness to travel to Mason County, WV as required
- PE license (Mechanical or Chemical) strongly preferred
- Experience with Appalachian Basin infrastructure (Marcellus / Utica, TETCO, Columbia, Rover, REX)
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with annual reviews
- Performance bonus and long-term incentive eligibility
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous PTO plus US federal holidays
- A career-defining opportunity to be an early member of one of the fastest growing AI infrastructure companies in the world
- A human-first approach: We treat you as humans first. Our flexible workplace trusts Nscalers to deliver, giving you the autonomy needed to get the job done.
- The chance to push boundaries on cutting-edge AI infrastructure — these data centers aren't just storage for your spam emails, they're changing the industry, and the world, as we've known it.
- In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for bonus, equity, and/or commission programs.
- Nscale may offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible paid time off, parental leave, and retirement plan participation.
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