Engineer - Pipeline/Senior II (Midstream System Design)

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Midstream System Design Engineer in Houston to plan, analyze, and preliminarily design gathering and transmission systems across natural gas, crude oil, and NGLs. You will support growth, capital projects, and operations through hydraulic modeling and system optimization.

You will collaborate with commercial, operations and engineering teams to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions, maintain models, and prepare technical reports, while contributing to safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience with natural gas, crude oil, and/or NGL gathering and transmission systems.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant midstream experience.
• Proficiency with hydraulic and process simulation software such as NextGen, SPS, ProMax, or similar applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with commercial, operations, and project development teams to understand project requirements and develop effective engineering solutions that meet business objectives.
• Prepare preliminary designs and system configurations for natural gas, crude oil, and NGL gathering and transmission pipeline systems.
• Develop and maintain steady-state, transient, and real-time hydraulic models to evaluate system performance and operational capabilities.
• Analyze pipeline and gathering system operations to identify constraints, optimize throughput, and resolve operational issues.
• Evaluate system expansion opportunities and infrastructure requirements based on production forecasts and market demands.
• Prepare engineering studies, technical reports, and presentations that communicate design alternatives, recommendations, and high-level cost estimates.
• Support the planning and execution of system modifications, capacity enhancements, and capital projects.
• Provide technical support to operations personnel regarding system performance, troubleshooting, and optimization initiatives.
• Maintain accurate engineering models, databases, and system documentation.
• Foster effective working relationships across commercial, operations, project management, and engineering teams.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Engineering analysis

System optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Mechanical engineering

Civil engineering

Chemical engineering

Electrical engineering

Tools

NextGen

SPS

ProMax

GIS

SCADA

Microsoft Office

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The Midstream System Design Engineer is responsible for the planning, analysis, and preliminary design of natural gas, crude oil, and NGL gathering and transmission systems. This position supports commercial growth opportunities, system expansions, capital projects, and ongoing operations through hydraulic modeling, engineering analysis, and system optimization.

What We Are Looking For

The Midstream System Design Engineer is responsible for the planning, analysis, and preliminary design of natural gas, crude oil, and NGL gathering and transmission systems. This position supports commercial growth opportunities, system expansions, capital projects, and ongoing operations through hydraulic modeling, engineering analysis, and system optimization.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with commercial, operations, project management, and engineering teams to develop practical and cost-effective solutions that maximize system performance, reliability, and capacity.

Key Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with commercial, operations, and project development teams to understand project requirements and develop effective engineering solutions that meet business objectives.
• Prepare preliminary designs and system configurations for natural gas, crude oil, and NGL gathering and transmission pipeline systems.
• Develop and maintain steady-state, transient, and real-time hydraulic models to evaluate system performance and operational capabilities.
• Analyze pipeline and gathering system operations to identify constraints, optimize throughput, and resolve operational issues.
• Evaluate system expansion opportunities and infrastructure requirements based on production forecasts and market demands.
• Prepare engineering studies, technical reports, and presentations that communicate design alternatives, recommendations, and high-level cost estimates.
• Support the planning and execution of system modifications, capacity enhancements, and capital projects.
• Provide technical support to operations personnel regarding system performance, troubleshooting, and optimization initiatives.
• Maintain accurate engineering models, databases, and system documentation.
• Foster effective working relationships across commercial, operations, project management, and engineering teams.

What You Need

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Degree preference in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the midstream, gathering, or pipeline industry preferred.
• Experience with natural gas, crude oil, and/or NGL gathering and transmission systems.

Technical Skills

• Experience designing, operating, or optimizing natural gas and/or crude oil gathering systems and transmission pipelines.
• Proficiency with hydraulic and process simulation software such as NextGen, SPS, ProMax, or similar applications.
• Knowledge of pipeline hydraulics, fluid flow, pressure management, and system capacity analysis.
• Familiarity with compressor stations, pump stations, metering facilities, liquid handling equipment, tankage, and related midstream infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of pipeline operations, facility design, and system optimization practices.
• Experience with GIS, SCADA, and data analysis tools.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with two-phase flow and rich gas gathering systems.
• Knowledge of natural gas processing plant operations and design principles.
• Experience forecasting crude oil, natural gas, and NGL volumes based on drilling and development plans.
• Familiarity with project cost estimating and economic evaluation.

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively collaborate across functional teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Note: Position level and compensation will be commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated capabilities.

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.