Engineer-Pipeline, Sr.

Tallgrass; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Bonus potential

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Tallgrass is seeking a design engineer to lead facility and capacity expansion projects for its gas/oil pipelines. You will develop conceptual designs, size equipment, estimate costs, and drive projects from concept through field implementation.

You will maintain hydraulic models, support regulatory filings, and optimize operations with real-time analyses. A bachelor’s in engineering and strong Excel/VBA skills are required; occasional travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in regulated environments with sensitive information.
• Knowledge of FERC Standards of Conduct and tariffs.
• Familiar with DOT, EPA, OSHA and pipeline safety regulations.
• Advanced Excel and VBA proficiency.
• MS Office suite proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design conceptual expansion projects, size equipment and estimate preliminary costs.
• Refine designs through full lifecycle up to field implementation.
• Develop and maintain hydraulic models (WinFlow/NextGen).
• Use real-time transient models to project pipeline status.
• Coordinate capacity transactions with marketing and scheduling.
• Support regulatory filings and operational improvements.
• Communicate project status with management and stakeholders.
• Ensure safety and compliance in all activities.

Skills

Project prioritization

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

WinFlow

NextGen

Connect (gas scheduling)

MS Excel

VBA

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

To provide design engineering and scope development for facility/capacity expansions in support of business development objectives for the Tallgrass gas/oil pipelines and other associated assets. Provide engineering support for the Operations Control Center (OCC) and Field Operations which includes identifying hydraulic optimization efficiencies, reliability analysis, and operational troubleshooting. Coordinate transportation capacity on multiple interstate pipeline systems consistent with business objectives and governing tariffs.

Responsibilities

• Provide conceptual engineering design and scope development for varying expansion projects, including route selection, equipment sizing (pipe, coolers, horsepower, etc.), preliminary cost estimating, and rate determination.
• As projects gain funding, work with project managers, operations, and contractors to assist with further refinement of conceptual engineering designs into detailed engineering designs up to and including field implementation (i.e., participating in the full life cycle of a project from concept to implementation to fully operational).
• Develop and maintain multiple transportation/hydraulic capacity models (WinFlow/NextGen), including tracking and reporting available capacity as necessary.
• Utilizing real-time transient models to assist the OCC in determining projected/predicted pipeline status.
• Routinely assess capacity utilization and identify system enhancement opportunities using both transient and steady-state modeling techniques.
• Work with operations, field maintenance, and projects on determining impacts of various maintenance/project work on operational capacities. Assist with work scheduling and operational set‑ups/procedures to optimize/minimize identified impacts.
• Coordinate prospective capacity transactions with marketing and scheduling departments, including contract approval/optimization and updating Connect (gas scheduling software).
• Maintain system fuel, electric, and DRA utilization models.
• Provide engineering support for regulatory filings and proceedings.
• Provide engineering support for system operational issues and/or improvements.
• Review new projects to ensure operational practicality.
• Provide engineering guidance in the development of best practice operational methods.
• Participate in service availability evaluations and the implementation of advisories and operational flow orders.
• Regularly communicate with management regarding project status, goals and objectives.
• Act as a primary user of the Connect system - actively participate in Connect system development and maintenance.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project/reporting duties as identified and defined.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience/Specific Knowledge

• Ability to work in a regulated environment that may include handling sensitive company and customer information.
• Must be knowledgeable in FERC Standards of Conduct (Orders 2004 and 497) and related policies, including the ability to attend training as required.
• Familiar with FERC regulations, tariffs, and contractual obligations.
• Familiar with DOT, EPA, OSHA, and other applicable pipeline safety and environmental, regulations.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• High proficiency level in MS Excel and VBA.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities

• Capable of managing and prioritizing changing workloads in a dynamic work environment.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency with pipeline and compressor simulation software.
• Familiarity with Tallgrass’ pipelines systems and operations.
• Direct work experience in the energy industry including a comprehensive understanding of the interrelated gas/oil control, field operations, and gas/oil scheduling processes.
• General understanding of capital project economics.

Other Responsibilities

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

About Us

Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Infertility Coverage
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Identity theft protection
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

Application Deadline

Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation

Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

EEO Statement

Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.