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System Planning Engineer

Confidential Client•Energy & Utilities
Entry LevelFull-timeHybrid$63,277
Houston, Texas
3 Days Ago

The System Planning Engineer at Confidential Client is responsible for performing hydraulic analysis, managing volume forecasts, and scoping growth projects across multiple midstream energy assets. This role ensures system performance meets contractual flow and pressure requirements while preparing for future growth through infrastructure expansion and operational efficiency. The position requires strong technical expertise in midstream oil and gas systems, effective communication, and collaboration with internal teams and customers in a hybrid work environment.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Midstream Energy (Energy, Oil & Gas).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


Key Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain system hydraulic models (gas, crude, produced water) using hydraulic modeling tools (Synergi experience is a plus; training can be provided).
  • Forecast system flows and pressures from receipt points through compression/processing to delivery points to ensure flow assurance and contractual compliance.
  • Manage volume forecasts across assets and maintain model input data in Microsoft Excel to support economic evaluations.
  • Scope growth projects (well connects, pipelines, compressors, processing/pump stations, terminals) to capture upcoming production and system growth.
  • Prepare or support early-stage cost estimates and funding authorization documentation for sanctioned projects.
  • Solicit design input from customers and internal stakeholders and ensure designs follow industry codes and company policies.
  • Coordinate with Land, Regulatory, and Operations teams to optimize project scope, permitting path, and costs.
  • Assist Operations with daily system performance issues and identify facility improvements or operational work scopes.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., PHMSA, OSHA).

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical) or equivalent required.
  • 0–5 years of relevant post-degree experience in system planning, project development, or project execution.
  • Experience with oil & gas pipelines and/or midstream facilities is strongly preferred.
  • Willingness and ability to travel within the U.S. (up to 25–30%).

Skills & Competencies

  • Understanding of pipeline hydraulics and pressure-loss principles for midstream systems.
  • Ability to develop forecasts, perform cost estimating, and support cash-flow planning.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks or projects.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across functional teams.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel); familiarity with project management tools is a plus.
  • Self-motivated, ready to learn, and able to add value in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

  • Work mixes office and field environments; ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift as required.
  • May work in remote and variable environmental conditions at project sites.
  • Travel to project sites required depending on project phase.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Estimated pay (from source posting): $63,277 per year — actual pay may vary.
  • Benefits package may include company-paid holidays, discretionary performance bonus, medical/dental/vision insurance, employer HSA contributions, flexible benefits, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, wellness incentives, and retirement plan match.

Additional Details & Legal

  • Relocation assistance: None provided.
  • Work schedule: Hybrid (office/remote).
  • Work authorization: Offers contingent on legal authorization to work in the U.S.; employment contingent on satisfactory pre-employment drug screening, criminal background check, and reference checks.
  • No agency submissions accepted without an approved Master Service Agreement.
  • Confidential client is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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