DNV – Digital & Data Solutions Pipeline Hydraulics Delivery team is seeking a Senior Liquids/Gas Pipeline Engineer. The role will focus on the implementation and support of the DNV Synergi Pipeline Hydraulics product line and specifically Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS) product primarily through the implementation, development and tuning of hydraulic pipeline computer models. The project portfolio for this position includes transient simulation models for use in real time state estimation systems, leak detection systems, predictive systems, and operator training systems. Projects may include crude oil, refined products, natural gas liquids, dense-phase CO2, and natural gas transmission systems. The position will also involve integration of simulation solutions with SCADA systems, databases, user interfaces, data visualization platforms, and other customer IT/OT systems. This position will be based in our Houston office (Hybrid). What you'll do
- Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields, particularly hydraulic simulation analysis.
- Utilizes advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of their field and related sciences and disciplines.
- Participate in customer meetings, requirements gathering, technical workshops, software demonstrations, and pre-sales activities
- Independently lead or own complex technical work associated with pipeline hydraulic modeling and simulation projects.
- Develop, configure, validate, and tune steady-state and transient hydraulic models of liquid and gas pipeline systems.
- Analyze complex pipeline operating conditions and use engineering judgment to identify, evaluate, and recommend technical solutions.
- Integrate hydraulic models with SCADA, historians, databases, control systems, and operator interfaces.
- Use Python, scripting, and data-analysis tools to automate engineering workflows, process pipeline data, analyze simulation results, and support model validation and tuning.
- Take responsibility for assigned technical deliverables, quality, schedule, and technical risk
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
- Work under the overall technical guidance of a Principal Engineer while independently executing assigned technical responsibilities.
Tasks May Include
- Collecting and interpreting data for pipeline systems to be modelled;
- Developing and tuning pipeline models for steady state and transient studies for single phase liquids and gas piping system;
- Performing simulations and interpreting results from the pipeline models;
- Performing the installation, validation, and tuning of Real Time Transient Model-based Leak Detection Systems and Simulation-based Operator Training Systems;
- Assisting with the preparation of proposals and scopes of work for potential implementation and model building engagements;
- Assisting with cost estimates for engineering projects;
- Providing end user and client facing software demonstrations and requirements gathering
- Preparing engineering reports and documentation;
- Identifying potential out-of-scope activities on engineering projects;
- Performing engineering tasks as required and assigned by the Project Managers for assigned projects;
- Providing product and solution training
- Providing customer support;
- Providing sales and marketing activity support for the product line, as assigned.
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
- Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
- Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
- Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
- 401(k) with company match
- Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
- Education reimbursement program
- Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
- Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
- Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
- Career advancement opportunities
**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**
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What is Required
- BS in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering
- 8+ years work experience in civil and/or hydraulic engineering in an operating utility and/or consulting/engineering firm with online real time experience and/or hydraulic modeling experience
- Strong understanding of pipeline hydraulics, fluid mechanics, and pipeline operating principle
- Excellent organizational skill
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 or equivalent business/productivity software
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for project implementation, commissioning, training, and customer support
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening
What is Preferred
- Experience with Synergi Pipeline Simulation Software (SPS), Synergi Gas, Synergi Liquids, or comparable hydraulic modelling software
- Experience developing and tuning detailed transient pipeline simulation models.
- Experience implementing or supporting real-time pipeline models and state estimation systems.
- Experience with RTTM/model-based leak detection, including commissioning, tuning, testing, and performance analysis.
- Experience developing or supporting pipeline operator training simulators (OTS).
- Experience working with SCADA systems, historians, OPC, real-time data interfaces, and pipeline control-room environments.
- Experience designing or configuring HMI/operator displays using ICONICS or comparable visualization platforms.
- Experience with Python, particularly libraries such as pandas, NumPy, and SciPy, for engineering analysis, data processing, automation, or model testing.
- Experience with SQL and relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle.
- Experience developing scripts, utilities, or automated workflows to support engineering and software delivery.
- Familiarity with applying AI, machine learning, or AI-assisted engineering tools to data analysis, engineering workflows, diagnostics, or automation.
- Experience with software installation, configuration, networking, virtualized environments, and basic IT/OT troubleshooting.
- Experience conducting customer demonstrations, technical workshops, requirements gathering, and technical training.
- Basic familiarity with GIS and spatial pipeline data
*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*