Summary
The System Planning Engineer reports to the Director of System Planning. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Pipeline Control, Operations, and Project teams to support operational planning, system optimization, and expansion project modeling, ensuring sound technical decisions that enhance system performance, reliability, and long-term business objectives.
General Description Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform complex hydraulic modeling to support real-time operations and optimize system throughput, including steady-state and transient simulations
- Execute detailed expansion studies to identify facility alternatives and optimize designs for infrastructure growth and capacity increases
- Provide technical documentation and reports summarizing study results and recommendations for senior leadership
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and operations teams to ensure alignment between system planning and operational execution
- Collaborate with pipeline control, operations, and commercial functions to evaluate hydraulic impacts and help plan system outages
- Develop new tools and provide training and support to enhance the organization's capabilities as it relates to hydraulic modeling
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of pipeline operations, system requirements, and the gas transmission project development process
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of fluid dynamics and gas pipeline hydraulics
- Hydraulic modeling experience for gas pipelines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex technical data into actionable business insights
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic, high-growth environment
Preferred Experience
Experience with DVNGL Synergi Gas Modeling Software
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Licensing & Certifications
Professional Engineering License is a plus