Pipeline Engineer

Local Unit & Position Description

DNV – Digital Solutions Consulting team is seeking a Gas and/or Liquids Pipeline Engineer. Tasks will be related to implementation and support of the DNV Synergi Pipeline Hydraulics product line including Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS) primarily through the implementation, development and tuning of hydraulic pipeline simulation models for transmission pipeline systems. Tasks may also be related to the implementation and support of Synergi Liquids primarily through the implementation and development of hydraulic pipeline simulation models for the water distribution industry. Engineering analysis of natural gas distribution systems may also fall into the project portfolio for this position.

The position will be hybrid based in our Katy TX offices.

Performs hydraulic simulations and interpreting results from the computational pipeline models.
Collects and interprets data for pipeline systems to be modeled.
Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields, particularly hydraulic analysis.
Employs pipeline hydraulic flow principles and fluid heat transfer principles.
Utilizes advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts and practices of their field and related sciences and disciplines.

Under the technical guidance of senior engineers:

• Participates in technical implementation projects
• Communicates directly with internal and external clients
• Takes on technical problems and applies methods to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work
• Assesses and recommends technical solutions\
• Grows expertise in one or more major technical areas related to pipeline engineering
• Integrates software solutions to meet larger project objectives

What you’ll do

• Act as a liaison between project managers and other corporate departments, including Legal, Accounting, Human Resources,
• Marketing, and Information Technology (IT), helping to ensure compliance Data analysis of time series data;
• Developing and tuning pipeline models for steady state and transient studies for single phase liquids and gas piping system;
• Assisting with the preparation of proposals and scopes of work for potential implementation and model building engagements;
• Assisting with cost estimates for engineering projects;
• Preparing engineering reports and documentation;
• Identifying potential out-of-scope activities on engineering projects;
• Perform engineering tasks as required and assigned by the Project Managers for assigned projects;
• Providing product and solution training and customer support;
• Providing sales and marketing activity support for the product line, as assigned

Position Qualifications

What is Required

• BS in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering
• Experience with the Synergi Pipeline Simulation Software (SPS), Synergi Liquids (formerly Synergi Water), Synergi Gas or similar hydraulic modelling software
• Directly applicable experience with 1+years’ work experience in civil and/or hydraulic engineering in an operating utility and/or consulting/engineering firm
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications or related software
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support project engagements
• Willingness and ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with computer models of pipeline systems
• Proficient with Python and/or other scripting languages
• Experience with IT and installations
• Familiarity with SCADA technology as deployed within the Pipeline industry
• Working knowledge of databases. Able to setup basic queries in applications such as Oracle or Access.
• Experienced in the use of at least one Geographic Information System (GIS) application. Basic knowledge of GIS.
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening
  *Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position* (if sponsorship is not approved)

How We Do It

We Care, We Dare, We Share

DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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About DNV

Careers in DNV

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.

What We Offer

• 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
• Special programs – Employee Assistance Program, ID theft protection, and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
• 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
• Tuition assistance
• Consumer discounts and rewards
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities
• Advancement opportunities
  **Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

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Company & Business Area Description

DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

We are a world-leading provider of digital solutions and software applications with focus on the energy, maritime and healthcare markets. Our solutions are used worldwide to manage risk and performance for wind turbines, electric grids, pipelines, processing plants, offshore structures, ships, and more. Supported by our domain knowledge and Veracity assurance platform, we enable companies to digitize and manage business critical activities in a sustainable, cost-efficient, safe and secure way.