Senior Hydraulic Engineer

Raise - find a more meaningful working experience; Houston (TX); Híbrido; USD 90.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ian Martin Group is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer IV for a 12-month contract in Houston, TX. This operations‑focused role emphasizes gas flow analysis, hydraulic simulations, and pipeline system performance.

The ideal candidate will model gas flow, analyze operating data, coordinate outages, and provide actionable recommendations across Gas Control, Scheduling, Engineering and Field Operations. A minimum of 6 years in oil and gas pipelines is required; PE designation is preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of oil and gas pipeline experience.
• Strong understanding of natural gas pipeline systems and operations.
• Experience with gas pipeline hydraulic simulation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilidades

• Provide hydraulic engineering support for the safe and reliable operation of natural gas pipeline systems.
• Perform gas flow modeling and hydraulic simulations to evaluate system performance under varying operating conditions.
• Analyze pipeline operating data and recommend solutions to optimize system capacity, reliability, and efficiency.
• Support operational planning activities, including outage coordination, system balancing, and contingency evaluations.
• Develop and evaluate hydraulic models to support operational decision-making and identify potential system constraints.
• Collaborate with Gas Control, Scheduling, Engineering, Field Operations, and other stakeholders to resolve operational issues.
• Assess hypothetical and real-world operating scenarios and provide technical recommendations to support business objectives.
• Monitor system performance and investigate operational anomalies, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare technical analyses, reports, and recommendations for management and operational teams.
• Ensure hydraulic models and assumptions remain accurate and aligned with current system configurations and operating conditions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance operational processes, tools, and system performance.
• Maintain compliance with applicable company standards, engineering practices, and regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Gas flow modelling

Hydraulic simulation

Pipeline operations

Multi-stakeholder collaboration

Analytical problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Petroleum, or Chemical Engineering

P.E. designation (preferred)

Herramientas

FlowDesk

NextGen

WinFlow

Synergi Gas

Descripción del empleo

Senior Hydraulic Engineer

• Contract Length: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $65 - $69/hour (W2), depending on experience
• Work Schedule: 5/8 schedule, with Flex Work option for two days of WFH (Wednesday & Friday).
• Location: Houston, TX

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

Job Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced Hydraulic Engineer IV with extensive oil and gas pipeline experience to support operational activities related to natural gas pipeline systems. This is an operations-focused role requiring strong technical expertise in gas flow analysis, hydraulic simulation, and pipeline operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and effectively collaborate across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hydraulic engineering support for the safe and reliable operation of natural gas pipeline systems.
• Perform gas flow modeling and hydraulic simulations to evaluate system performance under varying operating conditions.
• Analyze pipeline operating data and recommend solutions to optimize system capacity, reliability, and efficiency.
• Support operational planning activities, including outage coordination, system balancing, and contingency evaluations.
• Develop and evaluate hydraulic models to support operational decision-making and identify potential system constraints.
• Collaborate with Gas Control, Scheduling, Engineering, Field Operations, and other stakeholders to resolve operational issues.
• Assess hypothetical and real-world operating scenarios and provide technical recommendations to support business objectives.
• Monitor system performance and investigate operational anomalies, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare technical analyses, reports, and recommendations for management and operational teams.
• Ensure hydraulic models and assumptions remain accurate and aligned with current system configurations and operating conditions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance operational processes, tools, and system performance.
• Maintain compliance with applicable company standards, engineering practices, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of oil and gas pipeline industry experience.
• Strong technical understanding of natural gas pipeline systems, gas flow fundamentals, and pipeline operations.
• Broad knowledge and experience with gas pipeline hydraulic simulation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred

• Experience with hydraulic modeling software such as:
  • FlowDesk
  • NextGen
  • WinFlow
  • Synergi Gas
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and associated assets.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) designation.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Gas Control
  • Scheduling
  • Outage Coordination
  • Pipeline Design

Raise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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