Pipeline Operations Engineer — Project Lifecycle Expert

Energy Transfer; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer is seeking an experienced engineer to support North Dakota and Wyoming liquids and gas gathering assets. You will work with Operations to provide day-to-day engineering and technical support, troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/hydraulic issues, and contribute to commissioning and project lifecycle execution.

The role involves collaborating with multiple departments, updating drawings/records, and ensuring compliance with USDOT CFR 192/195, API, ASME, OSHA, and NACE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; 5–10 years pipeline engineering experience.
• Familiar with USDOT CFR 192/195, API, ASME, OSHA, and NACE.
• Ability to read records and drawings per company policy.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; adaptable to changing priorities.
• PE license and PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering and technical support to pipeline operations.
• Perform hydraulic and gas calculations and simulations.
• Update records, drawings and project files per records management policy.
• Provide operating, alarming, and shutdown set points for pipeline operations.
• Coordinate with Ops/Optimization Engineering and other teams.
• Support commissioning of new assets and full project lifecycle execution.

Skills

Pipeline engineering

Hydraulic calculations

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

PE License

PMP Certification

Job description

Energy Transfer is seeking an experienced engineer to support North Dakota and Wyoming liquids and gas gathering assets. You will work with Operations to provide day-to-day engineering and technical support, troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/hydraulic issues, and contribute to commissioning and project lifecycle execution.

The role involves collaborating with multiple departments, updating drawings/records, and ensuring compliance with USDOT CFR 192/195, API, ASME, OSHA, and NACE standards.