Hydraulic Engineer II/III

Marathon Petroleum Corporation; Bulger (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching program

Paid parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum Company LP seeks a hydraulic engineer to support natural gas and crude gathering systems, focusing on hydraulic modeling, flow assurance, and detailed project documentation for midstream assets.

You will work closely with Operations, Business Development, Measurement, and Project Engineering to optimize system performance, develop engineering solutions, and support capital projects across Canonsburg and nearby locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical or mechanical preferred).
• Minimum two (2) years of experience required.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling and midstream systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs steady-state hydraulic modeling for gas or liquid systems; begins modeling transient analysis.
• Gathers and interprets field data to troubleshoot issues and validate model results.
• Supports capital project scoping with hydraulic inputs.
• Coordinates with operations on pressure concerns, system balancing or outage impacts; collaborates to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Prepares technical memos, slides and visualizations for broader audiences with clear written and oral communication.
• Configures leak detection systems/models or PI Vision screens to monitor anomalies.
• Independently performs hydraulic modeling or develops and maintains leak detection models.
• Maintains knowledge of field operations and system troubleshooting, including pigging, hydrates, liquids management, pressure control, and gathering system operations.
• Develops, maintains, calibrates, and analyzes hydraulic models using Synergi Gas, Synergi Liquid, and/or PIPER; integrates GIS shapefiles, PI/PI Vision, FLOWCAL, and producer forecasts.
• Experience developing or utilizing transient hydraulic models using Symmetry, SPS, or equivalent software.
• Strong understanding of natural gas and crude gathering systems, including pipeline hydraulics, flow assurance, compression, pumping, treating, processing, and facility operations.
• Analyzes current conditions and forecasts to identify capacity constraints, optimize gathering system performance, and develop recommendations for operations, development and capital projects.
• Prepares engineering evaluations, MPMPs, Charters, technical scopes, and other project documentation for pipelines, compressor stations, pumping stations, treating facilities, and other midstream infrastructure.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical or mechanical preferred)

Tools

Synergi Gas

Synergi Liquid

PIPER

Symmetry

SPS

PI Vision

FLOWCAL

Job description

An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Position Summary

This role provides hydraulic engineering support for natural gas and crude gathering systems by evaluating current and future system performance, identifying operational constraints, and developing engineering solutions that support operations, commercial development, and capital projects. Responsibilities include hydraulic modeling, flow assurance, engineering evaluations, and preparation of project documentation, including MPMPs, Charters, and other technical studies, while ensuring compliance with company standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs steady-state hydraulic modeling for gas or liquid systems; begin modeling transient analysis. Independently manage multiple assignments, establish priorities, and deliver quality engineering work within established schedules with minimal supervision.
• Gathers and interprets field data to troubleshoot issues and validate model results.
• Supports capital project scoping with hydraulic inputs.
• Coordinates directly with operations on pressure concerns, system balancing or outage impacts. Collaborate with Operations, Producer Customers, Business Development, Measurement, Construction, and Project Engineering to develop practical engineering solutions and support project execution
• Prepares technical memos, slides and visualizations for broader audiences. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate technical information effectively across all levels of the organization and with internal and external stakeholders
• Configures leak detection systems/models or PI Vision screens to monitor for anomalies.
• Independently performs hydraulic modeling or develop and maintain leak detection models.
• Coordinates operations concerns from a pressure control and capacity maximization perspective. Maintain working knowledge of field operations and system troubleshooting, including pigging, hydrates, liquids management, pressure control, and gathering system operations
• Develop, maintain, calibrate, and analyze hydraulic models using Synergi Gas, Synergi Liquid, and/or PIPER, integrating GIS shapefiles, PI/PI Vision, FLOWCAL, producer forecasts, and operating data.
• Experience developing, interpreting, or utilizing transient hydraulic models using Symmetry, SPS, or equivalent software.
• Possess a strong understanding of natural gas and crude gathering systems, including pipeline hydraulics, flow assurance, compression, pumping, treating, processing, and facility operations.
• Analyze current operating conditions and future producer forecasts to identify capacity constraints, optimize gathering system performance, and develop engineering recommendations that support operations, commercial development, and capital projects.
• Prepare engineering evaluations, MPMPs, Charters, technical scopes, and other project documentation supporting pipelines, compressor stations, pump stations, treating facilities, and other midstream infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; chemical or mechanical preferred.
• Two (2) years or more of experience required.

Location

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Additional Locations

• Bulger, Pennsylvania
• Cadiz, Ohio
• Evans City, Pennsylvania
• Hickory, Pennsylvania
• Jewett, Ohio
• Kenova, West Virginia
• Langley, Kentucky
• Smithfield, West Virginia
• Washington, Pennsylvania
• West Union, West Virginia

Education

Bachelors (Required)

Employee Group

Full time

Employee Subgroup

Regular

Equal Opportunity Employer statement

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision‑making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Reasonable Accommodation Contact

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail]. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement.

Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.

The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.