Pipeline Engineer

MV Purchasing.•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•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 engineering support to operations through system-performance troubleshooting, hydraulic analysis, and evaluation of pumps, meters, piping, and other equipment. The role collaborates with commercial, operations, procurement, and construction teams to scope and specify safe, compliant, and cost-effective projects. The engineer supports the scoping, design, construction, and operation of crude oil pipelines, terminals, and pump stations, including new construction and modifications to existing assets. Responsibilities include developing and communicating designs, serving as a technical resource for projects, maintaining hydraulic models, supporting operational improvements and maintenance work, planning operational changes and new business integration, preparing project documentation, and helping maintain engineering standards. The role also supports regulatory work and incident investigations. The position is based in Oklahoma City and requires up to 30% travel to project locations, vendor sites, and field locations, including periodic extended travel. The work includes physical activity at field sites and exposure to extreme temperatures and rough-road vehicle 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 and piping system design.
Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.
Effective time-management skills and 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.
Ability to adapt to changing organizational needs and priorities, handle conflicting demands, prioritize duties, and work under pressure.
Ability to navigate a complex matrix organizational structure and achieve results with little guidance.
Ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels by phone, email, or in person.
Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with staff and contractors, locally and remotely.
Excellent proficiency with the Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 suites.
Ability to perform physical activities including 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 an extended period.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures caused by 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 the field, and periodically travel for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Support internal and external 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 asset efficiency improvements.
Provide technical support to operations for maintenance projects and changes to equipment, 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 across company assets.
Prepare required documentation and reports for governing agencies.
Assist in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
Complete other duties and responsibilities reasonably assigned by management.
Support regulatory audits, inspections, and internal compliance reviews.