The Opportunity

At APA, our purpose is simple: to strengthen communities through responsible energy.

We now have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Pipeline Engineer to join us in our Infrastructure Engineering team in Brisbane or Melbourne on a full-time permanent basis.

Reporting to the Team Discipline Lead- Pipelines, you will play a key role in industry leading engineering design, technical document preparation, package engineering, construction and commissioning engineering activities throughout the delivery of projects for new assets and upgrades to existing pipelines, end of line facilities and interconnecting plant and equipment. The role will offer the successful candidate exposure to design of natural gas, hydrogen and carbon dioxide opportunities as the energy industry transitions away from coal.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate as an integral member of a design team as a Senior Pipeline Engineer for APA’s growth projects,
• Undertake preliminary stress analysis and reviews including model creation and calculations,
• Undertake prlimanry flow induced vibration analysis and review third party reports regarding FIV,
• Assist with the preparation of design calculations and documentation for Prefeasibility, FEED and Detail Design Phases,
• Ensure engineering and design documentation prepared by APA, external engineering service providers, or vendors meet project/stakeholder requirements, statutory and licence requirements,
• May be required to contribute to pipeline related packages such as linepipe, MIJ, valves and actuators, high strength fittings,

Your background

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical or Civil Engineering admitting to corporate membership of the Institution of Engineers, Australia or equivalent (Required),
• Demonstrated experience in design for gas transmission pipelines and stations in Australia, along with working knowledge of gas industry equipment such as valves, actuators or pipe traps
• Chartered or Registered Professional Engineer (Preferred and eligible for admission),
• Knowledge of hydrogen pipeline design to ASME B31.12 (Preferred but not essential),
• Knowledge and practical use of Australian and International Pipeline and related design Standards (AS2885, ASME B31.3, B31.8, and B31.12). Must have knowledge and exposure to associated Australian and International reference standards,

Working at APA

At APA we’re committed to fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where you can achieve your best. We’ll provide you with access to targeted career development programs, competitive remuneration, employee benefits, flexible working arrangements, and wellbeing programs. We also have an inclusive parental leave policy providing 18 weeks leave including superannuation to support parents at work and in life.

We employ more than 2700 people across Australia and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where everyone feels safe, valued, and trusted to do their best every day.

We are APA

APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure business.

We proudly own, operate and manage a diverse $27 billion portfolio of gas, electricity, solar and wind assets which deliver essential services to communities and customers across Australia.
And we own over 15,000 kilometres of gas pipelines which deliver energy to families and industry across every corner of Australia.

As the partner of choice in delivering infrastructure solutions for the energy transition, we’re focused on bundled remote grid energy solutions, electricity and gas transmission, and future energy, including hydrogen and carbon capture and storage.

Our customer centric approach means we understand our customers and their businesses offering reliable, innovative, and cost-effective energy solutions that support their decarbonisation ambitions.

We are committed to delivering infrastructure solutions for Australia’s energy transition and supporting the decarbonisation ambitions of our customers.

We prioritise sustainable outcomes so that APA, our people, customers, and communities can thrive – now and in the future.

Join our team and be part of Australia’s energy transition!

We’d love to hear from you.

APA is an equal opportunity employer. The safety, health and wellbeing our people, community and environment a priority. We embrace diversity in our people to ensure our workforce is representative of the communities that we operate in.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered.

Role closes Sunday, 9 February 2025. Role Reference Number JR1872

We will contact successful candidates after the closing date.