Midstream/Water Engineer

Crescent Energy•Midland, TX

About The Position

The Midstream / Water Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and supporting operations for water, oil, and gas gathering and disposal systems across the Midland and Delaware Basins. The role combines engineering, operations, commercial coordination, and regulatory compliance to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective system performance. It contributes to project development, system modeling, saltwater disposal (SWD) performance management, and collaboration with internal teams and third-party partners. The position may be based in Houston or Midland, Texas. Houston-based employees travel to Midland approximately 50% of the time, typically for one week at a time, two weeks per month. Midland-based employees travel to field sites throughout the Midland and Delaware Basins.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, such as Engineering or Science.
Five to eight years of experience in the Oil & Gas Production Facilities or Chemical Process Industry.
Five to eight years of experience in Oil & Gas Midstream or Upstream engineering and operations.
Professional Engineer (PE), Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE), American Petroleum Institute (API), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), or related certifications.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (MVR) that meet the company’s insurance qualifications to operate a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

Perform hydraulic modeling and system analysis for water, oil, and gas pipelines using AFT Arrow, AFT Fathom, and ProMax.
Design and size pipeline systems, pump skids, and related infrastructure based on production forecasts.
Support pipeline operations through pressure profile analysis and flow assurance evaluations.
Assist with pigging operations for low- and high-pressure pipeline systems.
Develop acid job designs for pipeline and downhole applications and create operating procedures for field personnel.
Monitor and track SWD performance, identify potential issues and acid job opportunities, and develop and document workover procedures for shallow and deep wells.
Support facility readiness and takeaway capacity across water, oil, and gas systems.
Oversee and contribute to facility programming logic, including pumps, valves, and automation systems.
Troubleshoot operational issues with midstream field personnel and provide technical and field support as needed.
Attend and help lead training on field equipment and technical operations.
Develop AFEs and detailed cost estimates for capital projects, including pipeline buildouts, SWD workovers, and facility upgrades.
Track capital project costs, ensure accurate monthly accruals, monitor project performance, and support alignment with budget and forecast expectations.
Support development and maintenance of CAPEX and OPEX/LOE budgets.
Manage cost centers and invoice coding across CAPEX and OPEX budgets; ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time.
Assist with budget accountability and financial reporting.
Collaborate with the commercial team to evaluate business opportunities, expansions, and third-party agreements.
Coordinate with facilities, operations, and midstream teams to ensure system readiness and alignment.
Lead and participate in meetings with third-party takeaway companies to support efficient flow of oil, gas, and water.
Manage and execute regulatory requirements, including H-5 testing for SWDs.
Support pipeline regulatory compliance, including T-4 filings and PHMSA-related activities.
Assist with pipeline reroutes, system updates, and regulatory documentation, and ensure systems operate within applicable regulatory frameworks.
Maintain and update pipeline mapping systems in coordination with GIS teams and ensure accurate system data, routing, and asset tracking.
Support operational decision-making through data analysis and system modeling.