Engineer - Pipeline/Senior II (Midstream System Design)
About The Position
The Midstream System Design Engineer is responsible for planning, analysis, and preliminary design of natural gas, crude oil, and NGL gathering and transmission systems. The position supports commercial growth opportunities, system expansions, capital projects, and ongoing operations through hydraulic modeling, engineering analysis, and system optimization. The successful candidate collaborates with commercial, operations, project management, and engineering teams to develop practical, cost-effective solutions that maximize system performance, reliability, and capacity. Position level and compensation will be commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience in the midstream, gathering, or pipeline industry preferred.
- Experience with natural gas, crude oil, and/or NGL gathering and transmission systems.
- Experience designing, operating, or optimizing natural gas and/or crude oil gathering systems and transmission pipelines.
- Proficiency with hydraulic and process simulation software such as NextGen, SPS, ProMax, or similar applications.
- Knowledge of pipeline hydraulics, fluid flow, pressure management, and system capacity analysis.
- Familiarity with compressor stations, pump stations, metering facilities, liquid handling equipment, tankage, and related midstream infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of pipeline operations, facility design, and system optimization practices.
- Experience with GIS, SCADA, and data analysis tools.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Nice To Haves
- Degree preference in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience with two-phase flow and rich gas gathering systems.
- Knowledge of natural gas processing plant operations and design principles.
- Experience forecasting crude oil, natural gas, and NGL volumes based on drilling and development plans.
- Familiarity with project cost estimating and economic evaluation.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with commercial, operations, and project development teams to understand project requirements and develop engineering solutions that meet business objectives.
- Prepare preliminary designs and system configurations for natural gas, crude oil, and NGL gathering and transmission pipeline systems.
- Develop and maintain steady-state, transient, and real-time hydraulic models to evaluate system performance and operational capabilities.
- Analyze pipeline and gathering system operations to identify constraints, optimize throughput, and resolve operational issues.
- Evaluate system expansion opportunities and infrastructure requirements based on production forecasts and market demands.
- Prepare engineering studies, technical reports, and presentations communicating design alternatives, recommendations, and high-level cost estimates.
- Support planning and execution of system modifications, capacity enhancements, and capital projects.
- Provide technical support to operations personnel regarding system performance, troubleshooting, and optimization initiatives.
- Maintain accurate engineering models, databases, and system documentation.
- Foster effective working relationships across commercial, operations, project management, and engineering teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
