Hydraulic Engineer IV

The engineer will work with operations, gas control, scheduling, and other technical teams to evaluate pipeline conditions, analyze system capacity, and assist with operational planning and outage coordination. This position focuses on pipeline hydraulics, gas flow analysis, and system modeling to support operational decisions, troubleshooting, and maintain reliable pipeline operations.

Hydraulics Engineer – Natural Gas Pipeline Operations
Houston, TX
Contract Position
Monday–Friday, 8 hours per day -  (Hybrid – Wednesday and Friday WFH option)
$60.00 - $70.00 per hour based on matching qualifications
 
Position Summary:
Support the daily operation and performance of natural gas pipeline transmission systems. This position focuses on pipeline hydraulics, gas flow analysis, and system modeling to support operational decisions, troubleshooting, and maintain reliable pipeline operations.
The engineer will work with operations, gas control, scheduling, and other technical teams to evaluate pipeline conditions, analyze system capacity, and assist with operational planning and outage coordination.
 
General Responsibilities:

• Perform hydraulic modeling and simulations of natural gas pipeline systems to evaluate gas flow, pressures, and operating conditions.
• Analyze pipeline performance and identify potential operational constraints or capacity limitations.
• Support Gas Control and Scheduling teams with hydraulic analysis and operational planning.
• Evaluate hypothetical operating scenarios, system changes, and potential outages to determine their impact on pipeline operations.
• Assist in troubleshooting gas flow and pressure-related issues and recommend potential solutions.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering personnel to resolve technical issues and support safe, reliable pipeline operations.

 
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Petroleum, or Chemical Engineering.
• Technical understanding of natural gas pipeline systems, gas flow, and hydraulic simulation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve issues in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation.
• Experience with FlowDesk, NextGen, WinFlow, or Synergi Gas.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and natural gas pipeline assets.
• Experience with Gas Control, Scheduling, outage coordination, or pipeline design.

 
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