Pipeline Operations Engineer

Energy Transfer; North Dakota; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer is seeking a Mechanical/Project Engineer to provide day-to-day engineering support for liquids and gas gathering assets in North Dakota and Wyoming. The role collaborates with Operations to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, supports commissioning of new assets, and leads project lifecycle execution.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 5–10 years of pipeline experience, familiarity with relevant codes and standards, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; 5–10 years of pipeline engineering experience.
• Familiarity with USDOT CFR 192 & 195, API, ASME, ASNT, OSHA, and NACE.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities; excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day engineering and technical support to pipeline operations.
• Performs hydraulic and gas calculations and simulations.
• Updates records, drawings, and project files per policy.
• Sets operating, alarming, and shutdown set points for pipeline operations.
• Participates in the MOC process for engineering review and sign-off.
• Manages full project lifecycle for Maintenance Capital and Expense projects.
• Supports commissioning of new assets (pump stations, compressor stations, LACTs).
• Reviews potential exposures and relocations; supports investigations with technical expertise.
• Coordinates with Ops/Optimization Engineering, Systems Planning, Scheduling, Commercial, and Engineering & Construction teams.

Skills

Pipeline engineering

Hydraulic calculations

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Job description

Energy Transfer is seeking a Mechanical/Project Engineer to provide day-to-day engineering support for liquids and gas gathering assets in North Dakota and Wyoming. The role collaborates with Operations to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, supports commissioning of new assets, and leads project lifecycle execution.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 5–10 years of pipeline experience, familiarity with relevant codes and standards, and strong