Principal Pipeline Design Engineer
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Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
Job Description
The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This position has oversight of a specific area, and acts as a representative to the department ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor's competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This is the Lead position on assigned projects or performs engineering assignments of any complexity.
Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecasts
Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of difficult engineering complexity
Serve as Supervising Lead providing guidance/supervision to other leads and function as mentor to less experienced engineers including performance appraisal input and counseling
Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)
Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
Managing and leading a large project
Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out
Practical field experience
Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Preferred Qualifications
Have knowledge of ASME B31.4 and ASME B31.8
Have knowledge of International Pipeline Standards
Have strong knowledge of software for hydraulic analysis
Familiar with pipeline system control and surge mitigation methods
Knowledge of GIS and its application to pipeline design
Value safety in both personal conduct and application in design
Detail oriented with first-class leadership and motivational skills
Are committed to working in a team environment, with established team building abilities
Are committed to sharing knowledge and mentoring team members
Other Job Requirements
Ability to Lead a hydraulics/flow assurance effort on a task force
Review and understand the Design Basis and Project Execution Plan
Document and develop design basis information and process design criteria
Conduct studies using licensed software packages covering pipeline simulation. SPS and/or Pipephase, Pipesim, AFT, OLGA preferred, but not essential.
Develop and optimize pipeline hydraulic designs for mainlines and pipeline facilities
Simulate Steady State pipeline hydraulics
Simulate Transient pipeline hydraulics
Simulate Multiphase pipeline hydraulics
Determine pipeline capacity and facility sizes/locations
Simulate operational performance of pipeline
Conversant with pipeline alignment sheets
Participate in MAOP calculations
Assist in development and review PFDs and P&IDs
Participate in plot plan reviews and HAZOP reviews
Supervise junior and intermediate hydraulics engineers
Understand and assure compliance with applicable local and federal codes and regulations
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees and vendors/subcontractors
Notice to Candidates:
Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
Benefits
Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This position has oversight of a specific area, and acts as a representative to the department ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor's competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This is the Lead position on assigned projects or performs engineering assignments of any complexity.
Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecasts
Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
Participate in activities associated with equipment and material procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve problems of difficult engineering complexity
Serve as Supervising Lead providing guidance/supervision to other leads and function as mentor to less experienced engineers including performance appraisal input and counseling
Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Professional registration and membership in technical society (preferred)
Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
Managing and leading a large project
Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out
Practical field experience
Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Preferred Qualifications
Have knowledge of ASME B31.4 and ASME B31.8
Have knowledge of International Pipeline Standards
Have strong knowledge of software for hydraulic analysis
Familiar with pipeline system control and surge mitigation methods
Knowledge of GIS and its application to pipeline design
Value safety in both personal conduct and application in design
Detail oriented with first-class leadership and motivational skills
Are committed to working in a team environment, with established team building abilities
Are committed to sharing knowledge and mentoring team members
Other Job Requirements
Ability to Lead a hydraulics/flow assurance effort on a task force
Review and understand the Design Basis and Project Execution Plan
Document and develop design basis information and process design criteria
Conduct studies using licensed software packages covering pipeline simulation. SPS and/or Pipephase, Pipesim, AFT, OLGA preferred, but not essential.
Develop and optimize pipeline hydraulic designs for mainlines and pipeline facilities
Simulate Steady State pipeline hydraulics
Simulate Transient pipeline hydraulics
Simulate Multiphase pipeline hydraulics
Determine pipeline capacity and facility sizes/locations
Simulate operational performance of pipeline
Conversant with pipeline alignment sheets
Participate in MAOP calculations
Assist in development and review PFDs and P&IDs
Participate in plot plan reviews and HAZOP reviews
Supervise junior and intermediate hydraulics engineers
Understand and assure compliance with applicable local and federal codes and regulations
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of management, employees and vendors/subcontractors
Notice to Candidates:
Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
Benefits
Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.