Engineer IV-Hydraulic Engineering

Primary purpose for Hydraulics CO2 Engineer:

As a member of the Operations Control & Systems Engineering team, this position is responsible for technically evaluating the natural gas, and CO2 pipeline systems from a hydraulic standpoint utilizing the following software packages: DNV’s Synergi (SPS), Gregg Engineering’s NextGen, OLGA, Multiflash, and Pipesem for steady state and transient flow states in both single phase and multiphase flow regimes. This position will be responsible for all hydraulic modeling including surge analysis (relief systems and valve timing), capacity optimization, and commercial/business development scenario modeling.

Additionally, this role will assist and mentor other operations engineers within the group in the areas of peer review, modeling (CO2 and natural gas), and other engineering functions as identified. There will be frequent interaction with commercial/business development teams to evaluate potential expansion and/or acquisition opportunities which will require an ability to deliver, and clearly communicate, any technical analysis in a professional and timely manner, often on a short timeline.

Job Requirements:

Minimum requirements: Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum, or Chemical).
- A minimum of 15 years of related pipeline experience.
- Professional Engineer license in US or Canada.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

- Must possess a subject matter expert level of knowledge and application of OLGA software.
- Expertise in pipeline surge analysis.
- Knowledge in hydraulics, automation, leak detection technologies, modeling, statistical analysis, measurement/instrumentation, and SCADA and how to configure, tune and maintain advanced leak detection systems in a dynamic Control Center environment.
- Recognized industry technical expert in hydraulic simulations and design.
- Possesses a thorough knowledge of general Engineering principles and theories.
- Ability to work in a regulated environment that may include handling sensitive company and customer information.
- Ability to communicate with management, peers, and across disciplines and companies.
- In-depth knowledge fluid dynamics and mechanics.
- Familiar with DOT, EPA, OSHA, and other applicable pipeline safety and environmental regulations.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Proficiency in basic engineering skills.
- Can successfully plan and deliver complex, multi-team or system, long-term projects, including ones with external dependencies. Independently scopes, designs, and delivers solutions for large, complex challenges.
- Assesses the feasibility of proposed Engineering evaluation tests or products, when necessary, data is insufficient.
- Works toward solutions and applications that work for the entire system.
- Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
- Must be able to collaborate with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
- Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
- Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
- Ability to communicate goals in solution or project terms.
- Leads by example and inspires others.
- Ability to de-escalate conflicts and build consensus between team members concerning technical matters.
- Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:

- All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Field activities may include walking to and amidst work and/or construction sites, climbing in and out of trenches, working around heavy equipment, negotiating rough terrain, areas of loose rock and working in confined spaces.

Working Conditions:

- Occasional overtime may be required.
- Most of the typical workday is spent in an office environment, though this may change depending upon the location assignment. For work performed out of doors, weather conditions vary and can be extreme, depending upon location assignment and may include severe seasonal changes which are primarily influenced by geographic location.
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with fellow workers and demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
- Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

- None

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

- Advanced computer skills.
- Knowledge and/or application experience with industry standards (DOT 49CFR192, API, ASME, ANSI, NACE, NEC, etc.).