System Planning Engineer
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 improvements. 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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Position overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level to early-career System Planning Engineer to support midstream system performance, hydraulic analysis, volume forecasting, and early-stage project scoping. This hybrid role (office/remote) is based in Houston, TX and will work across gas, crude, and produced water systems. Travel within the U.S. (up to ~25–30%) is required.
What You’ll Do
- Create and maintain hydraulic models (gas, crude, water) using Synergi or equivalent tools to forecast flows and pressures.
- Maintain and update system volume forecasts and feed data into hydraulic models and economic evaluations (Excel).
- Develop project scopes for well connects, pipelines, compressor and pump stations, processing facilities, terminals, and related infrastructure.
- Support early-stage cost estimating and prepare funding authorization documentation for sanctioned projects.
- Solicit inputs from customers and internal stakeholders; design projects to industry codes and company standards.
- Coordinate with Land, Regulatory, and Operations teams to prioritize projects with the best execution likelihood and cost profile.
- Assist Operations with daily system monitoring and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., PHMSA, OSHA).
Who You Are / Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent).
- 0–5 years post-degree experience in system planning, project development, or project execution.
- Experience with oil & gas pipelines or midstream facilities is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with pipeline hydraulics, pressure loss principles, and midstream system operations.
Skills & Competencies
- Comfortable building and interpreting hydraulic models; Synergi experience is a plus (training can be provided).
- Strong Excel skills for forecasting, estimating, and economic analysis.
- Solid organization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically (~25–30%).
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
- Mix of office and field work; must be capable of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting as required.
- Ability to work in remote or variable environmental conditions when visiting sites.
- Travel to project sites may be required during various project phases.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated base (from source): $63,064 per year (estimated).
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, employer-supported HSA contributions, flexible benefits, basic and voluntary life insurance options, short- and long-term disability, discretionary performance bonus, wellness incentives, and a retirement plan match (6%).
Additional details
- Relocation: No relocation assistance provided.
- Work schedule: Hybrid (office / remote).
- Work authorization: Confidential Client will employ only those legally authorized to work in the U.S. Offers contingent on satisfactory background check, drug screen, and reference checks.
- No third-party agency submissions will be accepted without a valid Master Service Agreement (MSA) on file with Confidential Client.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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