Engineer III/Sr - Systems Planning - Williams

Polluxa, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Systems Planning Engineer in the Houston area to support hydraulic modeling of natural gas pipeline systems, using steady state and transient simulations, and to identify optimization opportunities. You will collaborate with pipeline control, operations, and commercial teams, scope facilities for expansion projects, develop tools, and deliver reports and charts showing results.

This role requires initiative, ability to work independently or lead a team, and the desire to

Responsibilities

• Performs hydraulic modeling on natural gas pipeline systems using steady state and transient simulations
• Identifies and develops optimization opportunities using hydraulic modeling software
• Collaborates with pipeline control, operations, and commercial functions to identify hydraulic impacts and plan outages
• Works with project development partners to scope facilities required for expansion projects
• Develops new application tools, improves design modeling philosophies, and provides training and support for hydraulic modeling capabilities
• Responds to inquiries for measurement and SCADA data and analyzes data to produce reports and charts
• Develops and maintains automated reports related to pipeline operations and forecasts
• Conducts technical and economic evaluations, designs and constructs facilities, and researches new developments; demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently or lead a team

Job description

At Williams, we're powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

Do something that means something at Williams. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.

Systems Planning Engineer:

A Day in the Life:

This systems planning engineer will support functions across the enterprise in the following areas:

• Performs hydraulic modeling on natural gas pipeline systems using both steady state and transient simulations
• Identifies and develops optimization opportunities using hydraulic modeling software
• Works closely with pipeline control, operations, and commercial functions to identify hydraulic impacts and help plan outages on the system
• Works closely with project development partners to scope facilities required for expansion projects
• Develops new application tools, facilitates improvements in design modeling philosophies, and provides training and support to enhance the organization's capabilities as it relates to hydraulic modeling.
• Responds to internal and external inquires for measurement and SCADA data and performs data analysis, providing appropriate reports and charts to display results
• Develops and maintains a range of automated and customized reports related to pipeline operations and forecasts.
• As an Engineer, you will conduct technical and economic evaluations, performance testing, design and construction of new and existing facilities, and research on new developments, applying your strong understanding of industry and operational requirements. Taking initiative and anticipating customer needs will make you a stand-out player. Confidence in presentation-making and the ability to work independently and as a team leader are also vital in this role!

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Accounts for a diverse range of sophisticated assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgment
• May supervise the work of others
• Demonstrates technical expertise in a specialty, geographic area, or operational function and applies specialized knowledge in the effective completion of large-scope projects
• Prepares and delivers presentations
• Anticipates internal/external customer needs; assesses requirements and identifies solutions
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and improves products, processes or services