Hydraulic Engineer III

• Contract Length: 12 Months (with possibility of extension)
• Work Type: Hybrid
• Location: Calgary, AB
  
  

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

Job Overview

The Hydraulics Engineer III provides specialized hydraulic engineering expertise for pipeline and facility design projects. This role supports the successful delivery of projects by balancing safety, operational reliability, cost effectiveness, and technical performance. The successful candidate will apply advanced hydraulic engineering principles and sound professional judgment to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver practical, fit-for-purpose solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee pipeline and facility hydraulic design activities throughout all project phases, applying advanced engineering judgment in liquid hydraulics.
• Conduct hydraulic studies and simulations using industry-standard software while ensuring compliance with applicable standards, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Support complex and capital-intensive projects by providing hydraulic assessments, feasibility studies, and rapid-turnaround analyses to inform project development and decision-making.
• Integrate steady-state, transient, and thermal hydraulic analysis with practical system knowledge to develop optimized engineering solutions.
• Apply risk management and value engineering principles to identify innovative, fit-for-purpose design opportunities aligned with project objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for liquid hydraulics on assigned projects, providing technical guidance and recommendations on complex engineering issues.
• Collaborate with project development, engineering, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver hydraulic design solutions that support project scope, schedule, and execution requirements.
• Provide technical oversight and review of work completed by external engineering consultants to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with established engineering standards.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior hydraulic engineers and project team members.
• Translate project requirements and technical data into clearly defined engineering design problems and practical solutions.
• Communicate complex hydraulic and engineering concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Develop and present technical recommendations and supporting rationale to facilitate informed project decisions.
• Participate in technical discussions with customers, business partners, and joint venture stakeholders as required.
  
  

Scope and Impact

• Develop hydraulic design parameters and recommendations for complex pipeline and facility projects with potential impacts on safety, operability, customer commitments, and capital investments ranging from tens of millions to billions of dollars.
• Exercise independent technical judgment in resolving complex engineering challenges while considering multidisciplinary constraints, stakeholder requirements, and project risks.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support effective project execution and issue resolution.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or equivalent. Must be registered, or eligible for registration, as a Professional Engineer in Alberta.
• 7-10 years of progressive engineering and project-related experience directly supporting liquid pipeline and facility design.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in hydraulic modelling and simulation, including proficiency with tools such as:
• • AFT Fathom
  • PipelineOptimizer
  • Synergi Pipeline Simulator
• Demonstrated expertise in hydraulic engineering and design within the oil and gas industry.
• Proven ability to independently analyze and solve complex technical problems.
• Strong understanding of pipeline hydraulics, facility design, and engineering best practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of liquid pipeline and facility operations.
• Experience supporting major pipeline infrastructure projects and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Familiarity with operational and maintenance considerations for liquid pipeline systems.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based, with the option for hybrid work arrangements.
• Fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent priorities and project deadlines.
• Work is highly visible and may involve periods of elevated workload and pressure.
• Infrequent overnight travel may be required.
  
  

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