Engineer III, Hydraulic Modeling & Optimization

Phillips 66; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 128,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual VCIP bonus

8% 401k match

Cash Balance pension

Medical, Dental, Vision with HSA

Job summary

Phillips 66 is seeking an Engineer III, Hydraulic Modeling & Optimization in Houston. You will apply hydraulic modeling and optimization to address system changes, improve efficiency, mitigate risk, and support business decisions.

You will contribute to workload and resource management of the Engineering team. Required: 4+ years in oil and gas engineering, 2+ years in pipeline hydraulic modeling and optimization, and travel ~10%.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of engineering experience in oil and gas.
• 2+ years of pipeline hydraulic modeling, stimulation, and optimization.
• Basic knowledge of natural gas pipelines, compressor stations, gas processing, and related facilities.
• Willingness to travel ~10%, including overnight travel.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Apply hydraulics modeling to develop hydraulic models of pipelines and systems.
• Develop and tune static and transient hydraulic models to evaluate parameters, design, capacity, costs, and surge analysis.
• Create model scenarios to address business questions and economic analyses.
• Lead or participate in evaluating and implementing pipeline optimization and operational strategies.
• Develop and implement tools for Field Ops, Scheduling, and Control Center to minimize costs.

Skills

Pipeline hydraulics modeling

Stimulation optimization

Regulatory knowledge

Travel willingness

Engineering experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

NextGen

Synergi Gas

ProMax

Job description

Total Rewards

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future

As the Engineer III, Hydraulic Modeling & Optimization supporting our Midstream organization, you will apply hydraulic modeling and optimization expertise to address system changes, improve operating efficiency, identify opportunities for improvement, mitigate risk, and support business decisions. You will contribute to the workload and resource management of the Hydraulic Modeling & Optimization Engineering team.

What You’ll Do

• Apply expertise in pipeline hydraulics, valves and compressor operations, pipeline drag-reducing additives (DRA), and regulatory requirements to develop hydraulic models.
• Develop and tune static and transient hydraulic models for pipeline systems using standard simulation software packages to evaluate operating parameters, system design, system capacity, operating costs, and surge analysis.
• Develop model scenarios to address business questions, support growth initiatives, and provide results useful for economic analysis.
• Lead a team or participate as a team member to evaluate, develop, and implement pipeline optimization and operational strategies for the organization.
• Evaluate projects for system optimization and develop project justification for equipment changes and replacements.
• Develop and implement tools for Field Operations, Scheduling, and Control Center operations to minimize operating costs and improve overall asset optimization.
• Propose, sponsor, lead, and provide expert input for system optimization, including operational improvements, engine replacements, and compressor and pump modifications.
• Provide status updates and follow up with customers regarding modeling and optimization requests to align on realistic timelines, prioritization, resource allocation, and team deliverables.
• Leverage relationships with industry peers and vendors by leading or participating in industry interest groups to remain current on regulations, technology, and software and tool options related to energy management and hydraulic modeling.

What You’ll Bring – Required

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 4 or more years of engineering experience in the oil and gas industry
• 2 or more years of experience with pipeline hydraulic modeling, stimulation, and optimization
• Basic knowledge of natural gas pipelines, compressor stations, gas processing, and related facilities
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10%, including overnight travel

What Makes You Stand Out – Preferred

• 7 or more years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• 3 or more years of experience in field operations or corporate engineering
• Advanced knowledge of rotating equipment (pumps, motors, and engines) and efficiency optimization
• Advance or greater proficiency in programming principles required for software applications
• Advance or greater proficiency in NextGen, Synergi Gas, ProMax, or similar hydraulic modeling software
• Advanced or greater proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Compensation Range

This position has a base salary range of $127,800 - $156,200.

Midstream

The Phillips 66 Midstream business is a safe, reliable, and trusted provider for the movement, storage, gathering, and processing of liquid or gas energy via pipelines or terminals. We are an industry leader in logistics and operate or manage more than 70,000 miles of pipelines that transport crude oil from oil fields to refineries and finished products from refineries to storage terminals. We operate 39 terminals that supply finished products to consumer gas stations, as well as crude oil and NGL storage terminals and NGL fractionation facilities. Our capabilities include extensive natural gas gathering and processing operations, enhancing our wellhead-to-market strategy. We also provide the connectivity between the various Phillips 66 business units.

Total Rewards

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards.

Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence.

Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com.

Requisition closing date of 11/06/2026.

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer