Senior Hydraulics Engineer - Pipeline Optimization

ONEOK, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

ONEOK, Inc. is seeking a Hydraulics Engineer III to lead hydraulic modeling and analysis for natural gas pipeline assets in the Houston area. You will develop and maintain system models, inform operational decisions, and support growth projects in collaboration with Operations, Scheduling and Engineering teams.

The role emphasizes safe, reliable operation, process optimization, and engagement with cross-functional partners to ensure value is achieved and retained.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in engineering/pipeline design with hydraulic focus preferred.
• Experience with hydraulic modeling software and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic modeling for existing assets and expansions.
• Develop and validate system models for complex analysis.
• Provide recommendations to improve capacity and operations.
• Collaborate with Operations, Scheduling and Engineering partners.
• Prepare daily operating plans and support field projects.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling concepts

Hydraulic equations

Pipeline operations

Team communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SPS

Fathom

Synergi Gas

Emerson PipelineOptimizer

ProMax

VMG Sim

PI

Spotfire

Job description

ONEOK, Inc. is seeking a Hydraulics Engineer III to lead hydraulic modeling and analysis for natural gas pipeline assets in the Houston area. You will develop and maintain system models, inform operational decisions, and support growth projects in collaboration with Operations, Scheduling and Engineering teams.

The role emphasizes safe, reliable operation, process optimization, and engagement with cross-functional partners to ensure value is achieved and retained.