Our client is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer (Edmonton or Calgary) specializing in liquid pipeline and facility hydraulics to provide technical direction, modelling expertise, and recommendations that optimize operations and strengthen process safety.
Responsibilities
- Conduct hydraulic studies using modelling software to analyze pipeline systems, identify design/maintenance issues, develop solutions, and issue formal technical recommendations.
- Provide hydraulics engineering support to operations and troubleshoot hydraulics problems within assigned asset areas.
- Develop/review transient and steady-state hydraulic models and technical reports; perform hydraulics-focused technical reviews across the project lifecycle.
- Execute and/or review feasibility studies, conceptual designs, process studies, and detailed engineering designs to ensure alignment with internal quality processes, applicable standards, and industry regulations.
- Guide project teams toward competitive designs and improved operational reliability; support implementation of technical recommendations.
- Lead/participate in continuous improvement initiatives for hydraulic design and engineering processes.
- Maintain proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders; initiate and lead meetings and technical discussions as required.
- Produce clear documentation of design parameters, assumptions, and results to enable effective communication across Project Teams, Operations, and Engineering stakeholders.
- Support Project Execution teams to meet project requirements; contribute to scope development for pipeline and facility projects.
- Participate in PHA reviews as needed.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated senior level technical competence in hydraulic design and engineering within the oil & gas industry
- 7+ years of progressively complex hydraulic engineering experience
- Detailed knowledge of hydraulic modelling software: Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS)
- Working knowledge of liquid pipeline and facility operations
- Must be registered or qualify to register as a P.Eng. in the Province of Alberta
- Ability to interact effectively with peers, internal stakeholders, upper-level management, vendors, and service providers
- Strong ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines
- Well-developed problem solving, decision-making, organization, and planning skills
Preferred
- Familiarity with assessment methodologies such as PHA, HAZOP, or LOPA
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