Job ID: 10439
Location: Houston, TX
Category: Engineering & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract To Hire
Date Added: 04/16/2025
Job Description
Location: Houston, TX
Description
Senior Hydraulic Pipeline Engineer responsible for assigned activities within the Pipeline discipline in the Energy global business unit. Â Applies broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices to project engineering in the preparation of designs and deliverables. Â Makes decisions concerning problems within the discipline on the project. Â Represents the discipline on the project and with the client as directed to resolve technical questions.
Responsibilities
- Performs pipeline engineering tasks; including, but not limited to, pipeline related calculations, pipeline hydraulics and flow assurance support.
- Executes pipeline engineering task including hydraulics and flow assurance studies for single phase (gas or liquid) and multiphase fluids (gas, oil, and water, steady-state and transients), design of pumping and compression systems, modeling for control system, surge relief system, and blowdown system design.
- Performs hydraulic modeling and studies using Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS), OLGA, PipeSim, Gregg Engineering, and Hysys software.
- Prepares specifications, data sheets, material requisitions and bid evaluations. Reviews vendor provided data, documentation, and drawings.
- Evaluates, selects, and applies standard pipeline engineering methods, techniques, procedures, and criteria, using independent judgment in making adaptations and modifications.
- Coordinates work and collaborates with other engineering disciplines particularly with mechanical discipline for pumps and compressors selection, configurations, and sizing.
- Provides technical assistance to other pipeline personnel and will interact with project functions, the customer, and regulatory agency personnel in the resolution of complex regulatory issues.
- Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project pipeline requirements and in addressing issues as they arise during project execution.
- Ensures that engineering including flow assurance and hydraulics work is carried out in accordance with our work processes and procedures, project specific procedures, and contractual requirements.
- Ensures that pipeline design meets industry best practice and complies with pertinent pipeline codes and standards, governing regulations, and industry practices.
- Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or bid proposals for pipeline.
- Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.
- Understanding of industry and regulatory codes, best practices, and design criteria pertinent to the pipeline discipline.
- Experience and knowledge of ASME, API, AWWA, ASTM and MSS codes/product specifications is essential. Specific knowledge of ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8 and CFR is a must.
- Demonstrate strong verbal skills to communicate with project teams and strong written skills to prepare reports, calculations, and other documentation.
- Possesses a minimum of B.S. degree in chemical / mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent) with an emphasis on pipeline hydraulics, fluid mechanics, and numerical methods and a minimum of 6+ years’ experience
- Registered as a Professional Engineer in Texas or other state is preferred
