Hydraulics Engineer

About the role

Tetra Tech Inc. is seeking a hydraulics engineer to support pipeline, pump station, and terminal/tank projects nationwide. The position requires technical hydraulic engineering skills and experience in the Oil & Gas Industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform steady state and transient hydraulic analysis of liquid pipeline systems using dedicated software (Synergi Pipeline Simulator or Applied Flow Technology).
• Organize and review drawings, pump curves, fluid properties, and build hydraulic models in Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS) or Applied Flow Technology (AFT).
• Program steady state operating scenarios and tune hydraulics models with historical data.
• Afford assistance with pump sizing, selection, and control philosophy (pressure control valve and/or variable frequency drive).
• Program transient cases and analyze results.
• Make necessary system adjustments and compile recommendations.
• Afford assistance with relief valve selection and disposal system sizing.
• Participate in internal and external review meetings to present and discuss status, results, and collaborate on solutions/recommendations.
• Prepare formal reports to document studies.
• Conduct field investigations and gather data to support detailed engineering and design for greenfield sites and infrastructure upgrades.
• May be required to seal engineering drawings and calculations as the engineer of record.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in ABET accredited Engineering program with 3-8 years of relevant experience.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE).
• Willingness to attain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong understanding of applicable engineering standards (ASME B31.4 & B31.3), industry standards (API), and regulations (CFR 195).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to dissect problems and quickly develop solutions.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft suite of products.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software: Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS) preferred or Applied Flow Technology (AFT) Fathom and Impulse.
• Knowledge in the Midstream Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience in pipeline and facility control methods.
• Experience with gas compression.
• Experience with AutoDesk software or other 3D design platforms.

Qualifications

• Preferred experience coordinating with client SME’s/stakeholders and offsite team members.
• Preferred knowledge in the Midstream Oil & Gas industry.
• Preferred experience in pipeline and facility control methods.
• Preferred experience with gas compression.
• Preferred experience with AutoDesk software or other 3D design platforms.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

$90,000 to $120,000

Schedule

Full-time, exempt

Location

Englewood, CO, Billings, MT, Casper, WY office

Travel

Up to 10%