System Planning Engineer

Summit Midstream Corporation•Houston, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an entry level or early career, self-motivated and technically proficient System Planning Engineer to perform hydraulic analysis, manage system volume forecasts, and scope growth projects across Summit’s asset base. An engineer in this position will monitor gathering system performance and operations using hydraulic modeling software (Synergi), keep up to date on upcoming production via coordination with producer customers, and provide project scopes to capture that upcoming production or other system growth. The position will also likely involve assisting the project management team with cost estimating in the early stages of growth projects. The job of the System Planning team is to ensure Summit is currently meeting contractual obligations of flow assurance and pressure requirements, is prepared for future growth utilizing existing assets or by building additional infrastructure, and assets are being operated and utilized as efficiently as possible to maximize value to Summit. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in the midstream oil and gas sector with good organizational and communication skills and a readiness to learn and add value.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical) or equivalent required.
0-5 years of relevant post-degree experience in system planning, project development, or project execution.
Knowledge of pipeline hydraulics, pressure loss principles, and how midstream systems work.
Experience in project cost estimating, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks or projects.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and team leadership abilities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with project management tools is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Experience in oil and gas pipelines and/or facilities strongly preferred.
Experience with Synergi software (can be taught if candidate has no prior experience with Synergi).
Experience with project management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Create and manage system hydraulic models (gas, crude, and water) to forecast pressures and flows from incoming receipt points, through compression and processing, and at outgoing delivery points in the Synergi software (can be taught if candidate has no prior experience with Synergi).
Manage volume forecasts for Summit’s various assets to feed hydraulic models, assist in project scoping, and provide basis for economic evaluations (in Microsoft Excel).
Create project scopes for well connects, pipelines, compressor stations, processing facilities, pumps stations, terminals, and more based on required expansion projects to meet system forecasts.
Prepare or support the preparation of cost estimates for various project alternatives and develop funding authorization documents for sanctioned projects.
Solicit design input from customers and internal stakeholders; design projects in accordance with industry codes and company policies.
Coordinate with Land and Regulatory teams to scope projects with the highest likelihood of success and lowest cost to Summit
Collaborate with Operations teams to assist in daily system operations and develop project scopes for facility improvements and operational issues that arise.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., PHMSA, OSHA, and applicable local agencies).