Senior Gas Compression Applications Engineer

Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Sr. Applications Engineer to size, select, and quote compression equipment for our customer base, working closely with account managers.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and professional communication to support operations and customer service. You will use OEM sizing software and platforms like Salesforce to identify opportunities, prepare quotes, and coordinate with Make Ready, Engineering, and field teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• 8–10 years' work experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably direct experience in natural gas compression.
• Understanding of industry codes and standards (ASME, API, ISO, EPA, etc.).
• Strong computer skills in using the Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, SAP, and OEM sizing programs.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication from the company and supervisor including training, procedures, instructions, etc.
• Full time Exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Size gas compression equipment efficiently utilizing OEM performance software including Ariel, GE, Arrow, LeRoi, Gardner Denver, Caterpillar, Waukesha and Cummins product line.
• Advise Make Ready and Engineering management on forecasted sales activity.
• Analyze customer operating condition requirements, evaluate idle fleet units for unit selection, and provide recommendations for sales opportunities in Salesforce to Make Ready and Engineering.
• Review selected unit design and provide recommended package design modifications to Make Ready and Engineering.
• Prepare quotes, including engine pedigrees for account managers to present to customers.
• In collaboration with other departments, create and manage unit design specifications.
• Assist Make Ready with recommendations for developing unit make ready costs.
• Assist Project Engineering with recommendations for developing unit reconfiguration costs.
• Provide unit performance recommendations and assistance to Operations for active compression equipment.
• Coordinate with both internal resources (account managers, environmental teams, make ready teams), as well as external resources (customers, vendors, etc.) to encourage a collaborative team culture.
• Perform occasional shop, field, yard and site visits to gather details and information related to compression equipment.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior applications engineers, as required.
• Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Sr. Manager of Fleet Engineering.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Customer service oriented

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Salesforce

SAP

OEM sizing software

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Sr. Applications Engineer to size, select, and quote compression equipment for our customer base, working closely with account managers.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and professional communication to support operations and customer service. You will use OEM sizing software and platforms like Salesforce to identify opportunities, prepare quotes, and coordinate with Make Ready, Engineering, and field teams.