# Gas Pipeline Engineer

**Company:** [xAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/xai)
**Location:** Memphis, TN
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Experience:** 1+ years
**Skills:** Caesar Ii, Aspen, P&Id, Phmsa, Dot 49 Cfr 192/195, Asme B31.3, Asme B31.8, Nfpa, Hazop, Ili
**Posted:** 2026-05-12

> Designs and maintains natural gas pipeline systems and fuel delivery infrastructure for xAI's AI supercomputing power generation. Requires bachelor's in engineering, 1+ years pipeline experience, and compliance with safety regulations. Onsite role in Memphis region.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design and optimize natural gas pipeline systems, including high-pressure supply lines, metering and regulating stations, valves, pigging facilities, and tie-ins to gas turbines and backup generation.
- Perform detailed engineering analysis (stress, hydraulic, surge, materials) using tools such as **CAESAR II**, **Aspen**, or equivalent to ensure integrity, flow capacity, and safety under varying loads.
- Develop P&IDs, specifications, construction drawings, BOMs, and test plans for gas infrastructure; support procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
- Ensure full compliance with pipeline safety regulations (**PHMSA**, **DOT 49 CFR 192/195**), **ASME B31.3/B31.8**, **NFPA**, and local environmental/air quality standards.
- Collaborate with power generation, electrical, facilities, and construction teams to integrate gas systems with turbine installations, emergency shutdown systems, and leak detection.
- Conduct risk assessments, **HAZOP** studies, failure mode analysis, and root cause investigations for gas-related incidents or near-misses.
- Interface with utility providers, regulators, and contractors for permitting, inspections, and ongoing integrity management programs (**ILI**, direct assessment, etc.).
- Drive continuous improvement in fuel gas system reliability, efficiency, and safety for current and future expansions of on-site power generation.

## Basic Qualifications
- **Bachelor’s degree** in Mechanical Engineering, Pipeline Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (**Master’s** or **PE license** preferred).
- **1+ years** of experience in natural gas pipeline design, operation, or integrity management, preferably in power generation, industrial, or energy infrastructure projects.

## Preferred Skills and Experience
- Direct experience supporting natural gas turbine power plants or data center/hyperscale backup power systems.
- Familiarity with large-scale on-site generation facilities (turbines >10 MW) and integration with AI/HPC loads.
- Experience with permitting, regulatory compliance, and environmental monitoring for gas infrastructure.
- Knowledge of leak detection systems, odorization, corrosion control, and emergency response planning.
- Track record of improving system reliability or reducing risks in mission-critical fuel gas delivery.

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