Senior Hydraulic Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Hydraulic Engineer will lead hydraulic design for pipeline, compression, metering, and regulation facilities. The role ensures projects meet company standards, regulatory requirements, and delivery commitments. The engineer collaborates with Major Projects, Operations, Gas Control, and Business Development to optimize system capacity and support safe, reliable energy delivery. The internal title is System Planning Senior Engineer. The position is not eligible for relocation or international relocation. The role is primarily office-based, with occasional field work to scope projects, meet potential shippers, or support construction and commissioning. Travel throughout the United States is required. Work includes time-sensitive deliverables and use of Microsoft Office and hydraulic modeling software.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience related to pipeline hydraulics or design.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to resolve complex issues using technical and business knowledge.
- Awareness of relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate technical issues and impacts effectively to technical and non-technical staff.
- Knowledge of Gas Transmission Management assets.
- Ability to travel throughout the United States.
- Valid driver's license and a responsible driving record, subject to validation before hire.
- Strong computer skills, typically using Microsoft Office applications and hydraulic modeling software.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the hydraulic integrity of the pipeline.
- Define the scope for pipeline, compressor, metering, and regulation facilities and perform screening studies to evaluate projects.
- Review vendor materials and performance quotations, prepare technical evaluations, and recommend selections to the supervisor based on technical merit.
- Review lessons learned from past projects and incorporate recommendations into future designs.
- Manage pipeline models by studying pipeline efficiencies, coordinating with Operations to reflect operating realities, and collecting recent contract information for capacity determination.
Benefits
- Flexible benefits program with employee-selected coverage for health, dental, insurance, and disability.
- Paid maternity and parental leave: up to 20 weeks for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents.
- Retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
- Paid time off, vacation, sick time, paid personal days depending on location, and paid holidays.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Wellness Program supporting physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
- Eligible employees may have hybrid work options, a compressed workweek schedule, or flexible start and end times, subject to role requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
