Hydraulic Systems Engineer (CO2 Pipeline) IV

Quick Facts

• Role: Hydraulic Systems Engineer (CO2 Pipeline)

• Focus: Hydraulic modeling, surge analysis, and transient flow simulation for natural gas and CO2 pipelines

Description

You will evaluate natural gas and CO2 pipeline systems from a hydraulic standpoint, performing steady-state and transient analysis for single-phase and multi-phase flow regimes. The role includes hydraulic modeling, surge analysis (relief systems and valve timing), capacity optimization, and commercial scenario modeling to support expansion or acquisition decisions. You will also mentor operations engineers and collaborate with commercial and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver clear technical analysis on short timelines.

Responsibilities

• Build, configure, and maintain hydraulic models for CO2 and natural gas pipelines using Synergi, NextGen, OLGA, Multiflash, and Pipesim

• Perform surge analysis for existing and proposed pipelines to assess adequacy of relief systems and identify corrective solutions

• Provide expert consultation for hydraulic analysis and surge analysis for CO2 pipelines, pumps, and compressors in single-phase and multi-phase regimes

• Support hydraulic applications and real-time computational monitoring

• Advise on high-level technical decisions and architecture choices; drive innovation and best practices

• Compare model performance against actual pipeline performance and implement improvement opportunities

• Train pipeline controllers on hydraulics and related operational issues

• Provide input to control center operational philosophies/improvements based on hydraulic analysis

• Assist Commercial/Business Development with hydraulic modeling for potential acquisitions/expansions

• Support leak detection modeling alignment (RTTM/CPM) and transient hydraulic modeling

• Support Field Engineering on surge relief design/settings and automated shutdown logic; support Automation teams on valve timing and shutdown/slowdown logic

• Assist Integrity Engineering with ILI tool runs and assess pressure reductions impacting throughput

• Participate in front-end hydraulic analysis, peer review, and incident investigations

• Contribute to Management of Change (MOC) documentation and best practices

• Communicate technical findings to non-technical personnel and leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum, or Chemical)

• 15+ years of related pipeline experience

• Professional Engineer license (US or Canada)

• Subject-matter expert level knowledge and application of OLGA

• Expertise in pipeline surge analysis

• Deep knowledge of hydraulics, fluid dynamics, mechanics, modeling, and transient/steady-state simulations

• Experience/knowledge related to automation, leak detection technologies, statistical analysis, measurement/instrumentation, and SCADA; ability to configure, tune, and maintain advanced leak detection systems in a dynamic control center environment

• Knowledge of relevant pipeline safety and environmental regulations (DOT, EPA, OSHA, etc.)

• Ability to work in a regulated environment and communicate across disciplines

• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay

• Health insurance options including Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Infertility coverage

• Parental leave

• 401(k) with up to 6% match that vests immediately plus up to 4% employer discretionary contribution

• Wellness programs and mental health resources

• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage (short-term and long-term)

• Critical illness and accident insurance

• Paid time off: vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off

• Identity theft protection

• Annual discretionary bonus

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays

• Company vehicle (if applicable)

• Employee discounts (including vehicles, tires, cellular plans, etc.)

• Networking and employee engagement events

• Personal development support