What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Engineer, Pipeline Hydraulics position at DNV GL, USA?
DNV's - Energy Systems North America Region is seeking an Associate Engineer to work in the Hydraulics and Flow Assurance group in the Advisory Services Department in Midstream/Downstream & Labs service area. This team of engineering consultants specializes in hydraulic and flow assurance modeling including single phase steady state and transient hydraulics analysis (Synergi Pipeline Simulator) as well as, multiphase thermal and hydraulic steady state and transient analysis.
The Associate Engineer will be responsible for the initiation, development, and completion of the hydraulics and flow assurance studies for DNV clients.
This role is based at our DNV office in Katy, Texas, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process..
What You'll Do:
- Carry out for Flow Assurance studies using software packages, e.g. SPS, Synergi Gas, Synergi Liquid, LIQT, AFT Fathom, OLGA, etc.
- Model systems from reservoir through well tubing, flowlines, risers, export pipelines, and single-phase transmission lines.
- Compiling data received from pipeline operators and determining the appropriate methodologies and calculations to solve the issue at hand.
- Documenting analyses and processes and procedures in a technical format to clearly deliver results and the implications of those results to the pipeline operator.
- Engage in innovative energy transition projects involving hydrogen and carbon capture pipelines
- Working effectively and efficiently within a group of engineers and consultants, reviewing, and verifying each other's work.
- Interact with other team members and clients in a manner that is professional and promotes collaboration.
- Writing of technical papers or presentations of innovative work or projects, if desired.
- Attending technical seminars to increase understanding of the pipeline industry and new technologies as well as to develop projects.
- Business development within existing projects and customers
