Lead Hydraulics Engineer: Pipeline Modeling & Optimization

ONEOK Services Company; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK Services Company is seeking a Hydraulics Engineer III to lead hydraulic modeling for existing assets and expansion projects in the Tulsa area. You will develop and maintain system models, analyze capacity, and provide detailed recommendations to inform operational decisions and support growth initiatives.

You will collaborate with operations, scheduling, and engineering partners to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions and drive optimization across pipeline assets and field operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or 5–10 years of applicable experience in natural gas pipeline systems.
• 7+ years of experience in engineering and pipeline design/operation, hydraulics-focused preferred.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software including SPS, Fathom, Synergi Gas, Emerson PipelineOptimizer, ProMax, VMG Sim.
• Experience with compressor stations and/or natural gas storage facilities is preferred.
• Experience with BI/analytical tools such as PI, Spotfire, etc. is preferred.
• Knowledge of pipeline hydraulics and operations.

Responsibilities

• Leads steady-state and/or transient hydraulic modeling for existing assets and expansion projects with minimal supervision.
• Makes and implements recommendations for improvements related to system capacity, operating costs, and system operation.
• Builds, maintains, and validates system models used for complex analysis.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify significant business and pipeline optimization opportunities.
• Recommends and implements new processes and ideas for improving hydraulic modeling efficiency and accuracy.
• Creates daily pipeline operating plans and provides operational guidance to Operations Control, Commercial, and Scheduling teams.
• Supports planning of field operations projects and activities including maintenance outage plans.
• Engages with project teams to ensure expected value is achieved and retained.
• Works with leadership to align on current and future optimization strategies.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

5-10 years pipeline experience

Tools

SPS

Fathom

Synergi Gas

Emerson PipelineOptimizer

ProMax

VMG Sim

Job description

ONEOK Services Company is seeking a Hydraulics Engineer III to lead hydraulic modeling for existing assets and expansion projects in the Tulsa area. You will develop and maintain system models, analyze capacity, and provide detailed recommendations to inform operational decisions and support growth initiatives.

You will collaborate with operations, scheduling, and engineering partners to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions and drive optimization across pipeline assets and field operations.