Midstream Facility Planning Engineer

DT Midstream, Inc.; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DT Midstream, Inc. in Detroit seeks an engineer to apply intermediate engineering knowledge to natural gas facilities, including pipelines, metering, valves and processing units. You will plan construction programs, evaluate routes, and help develop new services or tariff requirements.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and budget tracking while contributing to short- and long-term facility plans in a hybrid office/project-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical or Mechanical).
• Level II - 3 years of job-related experience.
• Experience with Synergi software a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply intermediate engineering knowledge to natural gas facilities, including pipelines, metering systems, control valves, dehydration units, compressor stations, and large-scale amine treating plants.
• Evaluate pipeline systems using simulation models to assess transportation service requests, explore new market opportunities, optimize operations, and analyze alternatives during facility outages.
• Analyze daily pipeline operations through simulation tools and other resources to forecast performance, identify underutilized capacity, simulate operating conditions, and compare actual versus estimated deliveries.
• Develop, implement, and monitor daily operational plans to ensure efficient gas movement from receipt or storage points to customer delivery locations, meeting contractual obligations and maximizing system utilization.
• Prepare and communicate clear, concise technical reports and analysis summaries to cross-functional teams and business unit leaders.
• Coordinate effectively with internal departments and stakeholders with minimal supervision.
• Identify and frame engineering or operational challenges and propose practical, data-driven solutions.
• Monitor system performance and support the development of short and long-term facility plans, including cost estimates.
• Contribute to the preparation and presentation of technical reports and project documentation.
• Assist in the development and tracking of project budgets.
• Support Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives by participating in training and applying CI tools and methodologies to enhance work processes and deliverables.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Synergi

Job description

DT Midstream, Inc. in Detroit seeks an engineer to apply intermediate engineering knowledge to natural gas facilities, including pipelines, metering, valves and processing units. You will plan construction programs, evaluate routes, and help develop new services or tariff requirements.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and budget tracking while contributing to short- and long-term facility plans in a hybrid office/project-site environment.