Hydraulic Modeling & Optimization Engineer II

Phillips 66; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VCIP bonus

8% 401k match

Pension (Cash Balance)

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Phillips 66, Houston-based, seeks an Engineer II in Hydraulic Modeling & Optimization to improve system efficiency, assess changes, and support business decisions. Your work will shape workload management within the Hydraulic Modeling & Optimization Engineering team and influence capital projects.

You will apply hydraulic modeling across pipelines, valves, and compressors, develop static and transient models, and create scenarios addressing business questions and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 3 or more years of engineering experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience with modeling and stimulation.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10%, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Pipeline hydraulics

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

NextGen

Synergi Gas

ProMax

Excel

Job description

Phillips 66, Houston-based, seeks an Engineer II in Hydraulic Modeling & Optimization to improve system efficiency, assess changes, and support business decisions. Your work will shape workload management within the Hydraulic Modeling & Optimization Engineering team and influence capital projects.

You will apply hydraulic modeling across pipelines, valves, and compressors, develop static and transient models, and create scenarios addressing business questions and growth initiatives.