Hydraulics Engineer III; Dallas, TX or Tulsa, OK

Hydraulics Engineer III (Dallas, TX or Tulsa, OK)
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November 28, 2026 (24 days left to apply):
R9145## **#WeAreONEOK** –
** Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.
**** JOB SUMMARY
** As a Hydraulics Engineer III, you will lead hydraulic modeling and analysis tasks, develop and maintain system models, and provide detailed recommendations for improvements for ONEOK's Natural Gas Gathering & Processing assets. You will provide engineering analysis to enhance existing assets and evaluate potential expansion projects.
** Essential Functions and Responsibilities
*** Leads steady-state hydraulic modeling for existing assets and potential expansion projects with minimal supervision.
* Makes and implements recommendations for improvements related to system capacity, operating costs, and system operation.
* Builds, maintains, and validates system models used for complex analysis.
* Collects and analyzes data to identify significant business and pipeline optimization opportunities.
* Recommends and implements new processes and ideas for enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of hydraulic modeling.
* Supports planning of field operations projects and activities including maintenance outage plans.
* Engages with project teams through evaluation, implementation, and adoption to ensure expected value is achieved and retained.
* Works with all levels of leadership to ensure alignment on current and future optimization strategies.
* Reports on assigned projects through project management tools or other documents as required by management or the respective project.  
** Education
* ** Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field or 5-10 years of applicable experience with natural gas pipeline systems and the following job-related experiences:  
** Work Experience
*** Experience and knowledge of engineering design and criteria for pipeline systems
* Experience at this level is typically attained with a minimum of 7 years of experience in engineering and pipeline design/operation, preferably with a hydraulic focus.
* Experience with hydraulic modeling software including or similar to SPS, Fathom, Synergi Gas, Pro Max, VMG Sim, etc.
* Experience and knowledge of compressor stations and Ariel performance program preferred
* Experience with BI/analytical tools such as PI, Spotfire, etc. preferred
* Experience identifying, researching, understanding, evaluating, and prioritizing problems and coordinating appropriate action/response
* Experience with and knowledge of pipeline hydraulics and operations.  
** Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** Knowledge of hydraulic modeling concepts, software, and tools.
* Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas, hydraulic equations, affinity laws, and statistical methods for detailed analysis
* Knowledge of: pipeline operations and commercial functions with the ability to understand and analyze business impacts
* Ability to: analyze and resolve complex issues and/or questions concerning engineering design and calculations
* Ability to: read and interpret governmental regulations including DOT 195 and/or 192, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, and other relevant reports and correspondence
* Ability to: identify, plan and organize projects to completion, goals, and initiatives
* Ability to: lead groups effectively
* Ability to: manage and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines
* Ability to: use logic and reasoning to identify alternate solutions or approaches to a problem
* Ability to: interact, collaborate with teams and communicate effectively
* Ability to: operate office tools and equipment required
* Ability to: communicate thoughts, ideas, information, messages, and other written information, which may contain technical material, in a logical, organized, and coherent manner  
** Licenses and Certifications
*** None required  
** Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
*** Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects,…