Pipeline Engineer

MV Purchasing, LLC•Oklahoma City, OK

2h•Onsite

About The Position

MVP Holdings is a privately owned energy logistics company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. The company and its subsidiaries provide midstream services throughout the United States. The Pipeline Engineer joins the team in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, providing general engineering support to operations, including troubleshooting system performance, hydraulic analysis, and evaluation of pumps, meters, piping, and other equipment. The role works closely with commercial, operations, procurement, and construction teams to scope and specify safe, compliant, and cost-effective projects. The engineer supports crude oil pipeline, terminal, and pump station projects from scoping and design through construction and operation, including new construction and modifications to existing assets. The position develops designs, serves as a technical resource on assigned projects, maintains hydraulic models, supports operational efficiency and maintenance initiatives, and coordinates planning for startups and operational changes. It also contributes to engineering standards, regulatory documentation, incident investigations, and compliance activities. Travel of up to 30% to project locations, vendor sites, and field locations may be required, including periodic extended travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometrics, alignment sheets, and other engineering drawings.
Experience with hydraulic modeling software and pump/piping system design.
Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking.
Ability to manage multiple projects and manage time effectively.
Ability to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment when required.
Ability to evaluate projects to identify risks, obligations, and scope gaps.
Ability to anticipate issues and solve practical problems.
Adaptability to changing organizational needs and priorities; resilience to conflicting demands and ability to work under pressure.
Ability to navigate and achieve results in a complex matrix organization with little guidance.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization by phone, email, or in person.
Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with staff and contractors, both local and remote.
Excellent proficiency with the Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 suite.
Ability to perform physical activities involving walking, climbing, stooping, reaching, crawling, crouching, standing, and kneeling for extended periods.
Ability to grasp and use hand tools and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to push, pull, and periodically lift 25 pounds.
Ability to sit and operate a computer for extended periods.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures due to weather and operating conditions.
Ability to drive or ride in vehicles over rough roads and wear required PPE at field sites.
Ability to travel up to 30% to project locations, vendor sites, and field locations, and periodically travel for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of experience in an engineering role.
5 or more years of Oil & Gas or Energy experience.

Responsibilities

Support customers with scoping, design, construction, and operation of crude oil pipelines, terminals, and pump stations, including new construction and modifications to existing assets.
Develop optimized designs for pipeline, facility, and pump station assets and communicate design intent to operations, procurement, and construction teams.
Serve as a technical resource for assigned projects, including piping and equipment design, sizing, and specification; coordination of internal engineering services and third-party engineers, surveyors, and consultants; and commissioning and turnover.
Create and maintain hydraulic models for assigned assets.
Partner with operations to identify, justify, and implement efficiency improvements across assets.
Provide technical support for maintenance projects and changes to pumps, meters, piping, and storage, including hydrotests, crossings, and relocations.
Develop, coordinate, and manage work plans, startup plans, line fill and line evacuation plans, and plans for significant operational changes and new business integration.
Prepare AFEs and initiate MOCs for assigned projects.
Ensure job books, records, drawings, and documents are created and updated in document management systems.
Lead efforts to develop and maintain engineering standards and standardized designs to improve consistency, constructability, and cost efficiency.
Prepare required documentation and reports for governing agencies.
Assist with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Support regulatory audits, inspections, and internal compliance reviews.
Complete other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned by management.