Engineer – Hydraulic
Tallgrass Freight Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Lakewood • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $160,000 - $230,000 per year
About the role
- Supports, configures, and maintains hydraulic models for all natural gas pipelines.
- Provides expert consultation in areas of design, development, and implementation of hydraulic analysis for natural gas pipelines and compressors.
- Provides consultation and project support for hydraulic applications and real-time computer-based computational monitoring.
- Evaluates model performance against actual pipeline performance to identify and execute improvement opportunities.
- Typically performs multiple engineering-related tasks in various assignments within the organization.
- Oversees the design, development, implementation, and analysis of technical products and systems.
- Performs engineering assignments which represent a significant portion of a larger project.
- Train pipeline controllers to better understand hydraulics and operational issues.
- Evaluates pipeline performance opportunities for the control center (hydraulic analysis, etc.).
- Assist Commercial/Business development by modeling potential acquisition and/or expansion projects to help them better understand the hydraulic limitations and/or design needs.
- Coordinates efforts at all levels with other departments.
- Demonstrates leadership in work groups through knowledge of hydraulic analysis and design.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum, or Chemical).
- A minimum of 4-12 years of related pipeline experience
- Recognized industry technical expert in hydraulic simulations and design.
- Possesses a thorough knowledge of general Engineering principles and theories.
- Ability to work in a regulated environment that may include handling sensitive company and customer information.
- Ability to communicate with management, peers, and across disciplines and companies.
- In-depth knowledge fluid dynamics and mechanics.
- Familiar with DOT, EPA, OSHA, and other applicable pipeline safety and environmental regulations.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
Benefits
- Industry competitive pay
- Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Infertility Coverage
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
- Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
- Identity theft protection
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
- Company vehicle (if applicable)
- Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
- Networking and employee engagement events
- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
hydraulic modelshydraulic analysiscomputational monitoringmodel performance evaluationengineering designtechnical product developmentfluid dynamicsmechanicspipeline performance evaluationhydraulic simulations
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationconsultationtrainingcollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering