Gas Pipeline Engineer

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As a trusted voice for many of the world s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About the role

DNV Digital Solutions Consulting team is seeking a Gas Pipeline Engineer. Tasks will be related to implementation and support of the DNV Synergi Pipeline Hydraulics product line and legacy Synergi Gas, Synergi Liquids and Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS) primarily through the implementation, development and tuning of hydraulic pipeline computer models. Engineering analysis of natural gas distribution systems will also fall into the project portfolio for this position. This position may be based in our Houston TX or Mechanicsburg PA offices. The Pipeline Engineer:

• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields, particularly hydraulic analysis.
• 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 a Sr. Engineer:
  • Participates in technical projects
  • 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 solutions to meet larger project objectives

What You'll Do

• Collecting and interpreting data for pipeline systems to be modeled;
• Developing and tuning pipeline models for steady state and transient studies for single phase liquids and gas piping system;
• Performing simulations and interpreting results from the pipeline models;
• 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

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
• 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
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
• Career advancement opportunities

**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

How We Do It

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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.

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 (View email address on us.edajobs.com). Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.

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What is Required

• BS in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering
• Recent grad or up to 5 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 Synergi Gas, Synergi Liquids and SPS project engagements
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

What is Preferred

• Experience with the Synergi Gas, Synergi Pipeline Simulation Software (SPS) or similar hydraulic modelling software
• Experience working with computer models of pipeline systems
• Experience 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.