Systems Planning Engineer – II, III, Sr

Williams & Williams

Systems Planning Engineer conducting hydraulic modeling and optimization for natural gas pipelines. Collaborating with teams to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with industry standards.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs hydraulic modeling on natural gas pipeline systems using both steady state and transient simulations
Identifies and develops optimization opportunities using hydraulic modeling software
Works closely with pipeline control, operations, and commercial functions to identify hydraulic impacts and help plan outages on the system
Works closely with project development partners to scope facilities required for expansion projects
Develops new application tools, facilitates improvements in design modeling philosophies, and provides training and support to enhance the organization’s capabilities as it relates to hydraulic modeling
Responds to internal and external inquires for measurement and SCADA data and performs data analysis, providing appropriate reports and charts to display results
Develops and maintains a range of automated and customized reports related to pipeline operations and forecasts
Conducts technical and economic evaluations, performance testing, design and construction of new and existing facilities, and research on new developments, applying your strong understanding of industry and operational requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineer II Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum of two (2) years of engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
Engineer III Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum four (4) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
Engineer Sr Required: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering field from an accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; A minimum eight (8) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and minimum seven (7) years of progressive engineering experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry and PE Certification
Other Requirements: Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of pipeline’s operational requirements
Preferred: Hydraulic simulation modeling experience using DNV-GL SYNERGI Gas and SPS Modeling Software
Preferred: Experience with Excel, VBA, Power BI, Python etc
Preferred: PE license
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
Proficiency in engineering specialties covering more than one subject area
Preferred: Project Management experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Annual incentive program
Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles
Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
Employee stock purchase plan
Robust employee learning and development
High internal mobility (we promote from within)
Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Educational reimbursement
Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
Employee resource groups
Employee assistance programs
Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes

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Hard Skills & Tools

hydraulic modelingsteady state simulationstransient simulationsdata analysisperformance testingdesign and constructionoptimizationmeasurementSCADA dataengineering specialties

Soft Skills

organizational skillsinterpersonal skillssafety prioritization

Certifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license