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Energy Transfer Partners

Operates energy transport and storage network

Engineer Operations

Thermal & Fluids EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWatford City, ND, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5–10 years of pipeline engineering experience are required; the conferred title depends on relevant experience.
  • Familiarity with applicable codes and regulations, including USDOT CFR 192 and 195, API, ASME, ASNT, OSHA, and NACE.
  • Ability to utilize, understand, and adhere to contracts and agreements within scopes of work.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and good computer skills, including the ability to interact with property owners, municipal, state, and federal agencies, and groups throughout the organization.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to acquire new job knowledge and skills.
  • Ability to carry a cell phone and respond to emergency callouts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including extended work hours and/or work weeks.
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods, including sitting or standing for 50% of the time.
  • A proven safe driving record and a valid driver's license are required.
  • Required experience varies by selected level: Engineer requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 3–6 years of relevant job-related experience; Senior Engineer requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 6–10 years; Staff Engineer requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 10+ years; Principal Engineer requires a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 12+ years.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day engineering and technical support to pipeline operations.
  • Perform hydraulic and gas calculations and simulations.
  • Update records, drawings, and project files to reflect completed work in accordance with company records management policy.
  • Provide operating, alarming, and shutdown set points for pipeline operations.
  • Participate in the management of change process for engineering review and sign-off.
  • Execute the full project lifecycle for operations maintenance capital and expense projects, including scoping, design, bidding and estimation, project execution, commissioning, and closure.
  • Support commissioning of new assets, including pump stations, compressor stations, and lease automatic custody transfer units.
  • Review potential exposures and relocations.
  • Support investigations by providing technical expertise for abnormal operating conditions, mechanical, electrical, and control failures, and environmental, health, and safety incidents.
  • Support pipeline operations during Department of Transportation inspections.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, including operations and optimization engineering, systems planning, scheduling, commercial, engineering and construction, and pipeline control.
  • Provide engineering support to liquids and gas gathering assets in North Dakota and Wyoming, working closely with Operations on troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, coordinating with company departments, commissioning new assets, and executing projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in pipeline operations or operations engineering.
  • Professional Engineer license; a strong preference is noted for the Principal Engineer level.
  • Project Management Professional certification.
  • Knowledge of and experience providing engineering support for natural gas, crude oil, and water gathering systems and salt water disposals.
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required; occasional visits to industrial and manufacturing settings may involve materials, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and loud machinery, with appropriate personal protective equipment. Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions, and some heavy lifting may occur.

About the Company

Energy Transfer Partners

Operates energy transport and storage network

Energy Transfer Partners owns and operates a large network of pipelines and energy infrastructure across the United States, supporting natural gas midstream activities, interstate and intrastate transport, storage, and the movement of crude oil, NGL, and refined products. It runs NGL fractionation and owns Lake Charles LNG, and it has equity stakes in Sunoco LP and USA Compression Partners with general partner interests. Revenue comes from transportation fees, storage services, and the sale of energy products, backed by a diversified asset base across 44 states. Its goal is to provide reliable, integrated energy transport and storage infrastructure that supports national energy markets and delivers value through steady access to transportation and related services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
1995

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