Oil & Gas
Pipeline Engineer — Global Hiring Overview
Pipeline Engineers design, construct, and maintain oil, gas, and product pipelines — hydraulics, integrity, cathodic protection, and pigging programmes.
Median Salary
$132k
$95.0k – $187k
Demand Score
92/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
3.4K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+10%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for pipeline engineers in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 10% year-on-year increase in Pipeline Engineer mandates, driven by global upstream investment, LNG buildouts, offshore reactivation, and refining capacity expansions across the Middle East, North America, and Asia.
Salary Trend
Pipeline Engineer compensation typically falls between $95.0k and $187k, with experienced pipeline engs in the global energy market commanding $187k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career Path
Pipeline Engineers typically progress to Offshore Engineer, Production Engineer roles, or into asset manager, subsurface lead, and head of operations tracks at operators and EPCs across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Design pipelines and pumping/compression systems
- •Run integrity, ILI, and CP programmes
- •Coordinate EPC and construction
- •Own pipeline HSE and regulatory compliance
Qualifications
- •BSc mechanical/civil engineering
- •ASME B31.4/B31.8 codes
- •5+ years pipeline experience
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Pipeline Engineer jobs by city
Pipeline Engineer jobs in Houston
7.1K openings · $156k
Pipeline Engineer jobs in Dallas
5.3K openings · $150k
Pipeline Engineer jobs in Midland
5.4K openings · $145k
Pipeline Engineer jobs in Denver
4.4K openings · $156k
Pipeline Engineer jobs in Pittsburgh
4.1K openings · $139k
Pipeline Engineer jobs in New Orleans
4.3K openings · $132k
Pipeline Engineer jobs in Bakersfield
4.1K openings · $139k
Pipeline Engineer jobs in Calgary
6.3K openings · $156k
Pipeline Engineer jobs in Edmonton
4.9K openings · $148k
Pipeline Engineer salary insights
Pipeline Engineer salary in Houston
$156k
Pipeline Engineer salary in Dallas
$150k
Pipeline Engineer salary in Midland
$145k
Pipeline Engineer salary in Denver
$156k
Pipeline Engineer salary in Pittsburgh
$139k
Pipeline Engineer salary in New Orleans
$132k
Pipeline Engineer salary in Bakersfield
$139k
Pipeline Engineer salary in Calgary
$156k
Pipeline Engineer salary in Edmonton
$148k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring Pipeline Engineers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring Pipeline Engineers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring Pipeline Engineers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring Pipeline Engineers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring Pipeline Engineers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring Pipeline Engineers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring Pipeline Engineers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring Pipeline Engineers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring Pipeline Engineers
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Pipeline Engineer in the global energy market is around $132k, typically ranging from $95.0k to $187k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.