Pipeline Systems Design Engineer

Kinder Morgan Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a System Design engineer to manage capacity and support expansion designs for natural gas transmission systems using hydraulic simulation models.

Responsibilities include pipeline modeling, capacity management, and operations support. You will assist with regulatory filings, data analysis, and collaboration across engineering, commercial, and field teams to optimize performance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering with emphasis on fluid flow dynamics and/or thermodynamics.
• Experience with and knowledge of compressible fluids and simulations of flow dynamics.
• Experience with computer modeling of compression and fluid flow in pipelines.
• Experience with design, operation, maintenance and/or capital project support of natural gas compression facilities.
• Familiarity with 49 CFR Part 192.
• Experience using hydraulic modeling software like DNV Synergi Gas or Gregg NextGen.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain pipeline hydraulic simulation models for natural gas transmission systems.
• Determine pipeline system capacity using steady state and transient simulations.
• Support commercial team in tracking and marketing system capacity and in reviewing transportation service agreements.
• Perform simulations to evaluate configurations, compression options, and facility modifications for efficiency.
• Support regulatory filings and corporate reporting, and ensure compliance with new regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Self‑direction

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

VBA

SQL

Google Earth

GIS

SCADA

Job description

Kinder Morgan is seeking a System Design engineer to manage capacity and support expansion designs for natural gas transmission systems using hydraulic simulation models.

Responsibilities include pipeline modeling, capacity management, and operations support. You will assist with regulatory filings, data analysis, and collaboration across engineering, commercial, and field teams to optimize performance and compliance.