Pipeline System Design Engineer

Position Description

Job level will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and skill sets.

• Develop and maintain pipeline hydraulic simulation models to simulate the operations of natural gas transmission systems.
• Utilize pipeline hydraulic simulation models to determine steady state and transient seasonal pipeline system capacity, including available capacity based on existing contracted capacity.
• Work closely with Business Development to perform hydraulic studies, determine facilities required and high level cost estimates to support expansion activity on Southern Natural Gas and Elba Express pipelines.
• Work closely with Gas Control and Operations to perform operational studies as requested.
• Work closely with Project Management, Gas Control, Scheduling and Operations to determine capacity impacts associated with facility outages.
• Work closely with Marketing and Contract Services to review and approve new transportation service agreements.
• Prepare FERC annual reports such as the FERC Form 567.
• Maintain collaborative inter-departmental and cross-functional working relationships with all members of the department and with both office and field employees.
• Evaluate ways to operate more efficiently and reduce emissions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical or Electrical) with emphasis on fluid flow dynamics and/or thermodynamics.
• Related work experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with and knowledge of the characteristics of compressible fluids and simulations of flow dynamics.
• Experience with and knowledge of computer modeling of compression and fluid flow in pipelines.
• Experience with the design, operation, maintenance and/or capital project support of natural gas compression facilities such as centrifugal and reciprocating compression, metering/regulation and pipeline facilities.
• Familiarity with relevant design codes such as 49 CFR Part 192.

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience using hydraulic simulations packages such as Next Gen/Win Flow/Win Tran to model natural gas pipeline systems.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office proficiency, VBA, SQL, Google Earth, GIS, SCADA and the ability to learn other programs quickly.
• Creative problem solver.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.