Engineer II

About the role

Performs intermediate level engineering and/or project management duties related to one or more functional areas that may include: pipeline system planning and analysis, gathering system operation, gas and liquids measurement, gas analysis, measurement station design, processing and/or storage facility operation, estimating, designing, and coordinating construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct and/or perform engineering and/or project management activities related to design, procurement, construction, or optimization of company assets including:
  • Transmission and/or gathering systems, measurement and regulation facilities, compressor and pump stations, and dehydration plants
  • NGL fractionation, natural gas processing, and/or hydrocarbon storage facilities
  • Construction plans and implementation
  • Management of third-party contract resources
• Provide technical and/or engineering assistance on matters including:
  • Equipment/system design
  • Pipeline sizing and evaluation
  • Pipeline control
  • Pipeline facility design, construction, operation, and maintenance
  • Policies and procedures
  • Process Safety
• Perform project management activities including:
  • Bid proposals and contracts
  • AFE preparation and cost management
  • Management of Change (MOC)
  • Material/equipment specifications and selection
  • Construction plans and support
  • Creating and updating schedules/timelines
  • Preparing project progress and other reports
  • Managing change orders
• Identify equipment efficiencies, complete hydraulic calculations, determine valve and pipeline sizing, and perform gas flow analysis.
• Research, analyze, prepare, and/or approve information including:
  • Engineering studies
  • Governmental rules, regulations, codes, and standards
  • Pipeline and/or measurement system analyses and recommendations
  • Hydrocarbon processing and/or measurement bid proposals
  • Construction and/or measurement contracts
  • Cost estimates
  • Material specifications/selections
• Analyze and/or provide support for various assets and make recommendations for improvements related to capacity, operating costs, and system operation.
• Evaluate proposed projects by conducting load studies.
• Evaluate various measurement system designs and make recommendations for improvements related to station capacity, operating costs, measurement accuracy, and downstream reporting systems.
• Perform and/or provide support for economic analysis related to potential new projects, including operational estimates, determining equipment efficiencies, needed enhancements, and conducting definitive studies for potential acquisitions.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and assist with implementation of new processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience and training related to:
  • Transmission/gathering pipeline operations
  • Gas measurement and regulation activities
  • Processing and/or storage operations
  • Company/governmental operating and safety procedures
  • Pipeline stress/strain analyses
• Experience in engineering design and knowledge of criteria for natural gas and/or NGLs in pipeline systems.
• Typically four or more years of experience in engineering, operations, and/or project management.
• Experience in use and function of applications such as Microsoft Excel, Project, Access, Word, etc.
• Experience researching and preparing project materials and design specifications, contracts, agreements, budgets, engineering studies, and other relevant reports, forms, and correspondence.
• Experience identifying, researching, understanding, evaluating, and prioritizing operational problems and coordinating appropriate action/response.

Skills

• Knowledge of pipelines or hydrocarbon processing and related facilities design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of material failure and structural analysis and industry standards and governmental regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret governmental regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, load studies, and other relevant reports and correspondence.
• Ability to analyze and resolve issues and/or questions concerning engineering design and calculations with supervisor assistance as needed.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines.
• Ability to recommend and implement new initiatives and complete projects.
• Ability to apply math, algebraic formulas, and statistical methods.
• Ability to interact, negotiate, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to operate office tools and equipment required.
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas, information, messages, and other written information, which may contain technical material, in a logical, organized, and coherent manner.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Constantly
• Lifting: Occasionally
• Carrying: Occasionally
• Pushing: Occasionally
• Pulling: Occasionally
• Climbing (ladders, stairs): Occasionally
• Balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching: Occasionally
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Constantly
• Handling (manual dexterity): Constantly
• Fingering (finger dexterity): Constantly
• Feeling: Constantly
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Tasting/Smelling: Occasionally
• Near Vision: Constantly
• Far Vision: Frequently
• Depth Perception: Frequently
• Color Vision: Constantly

Working Conditions

• Subject to inside environmental conditions in well-lighted, climate-controlled areas.
• Frequent repetitive motion.
• Constant use of CRT (Computer Monitor(s)).
• Travel to other locations required; may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license.

Pay

Expected Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $136,000.00