As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, there is no end to the scope and significance of your work — and to where it can take you at Stantec. Every day, we are problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful. Whether designing a transformational cross-country pipeline, optimizing facilities, verifying the safety and reliability of an asset, or supporting energy transition projects you’ll be joining a team of recognized industry experts on work that’s critical to our clients and our communities. The Energy industry is changing — and we’re helping clients stay ahead of the change. Join a team that’s working together with industry to deliver innovation for the long term on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Pipeline Hydraulics Process Engineer with experience in the energy industry who has keen interest and transferable skills to work on projects in the areas of conventional oil & gas, energy transition, renewable energy, and low-carbon initiatives.

As the Pipeline Hydraulics Process Engineer, you will work on a variety of complex projects as a team lead, independently on smaller-scope projects and/or as a team member on larger projects, under the guidance of a Senior Process Engineer or Team Lead. Your primary role will be to lead, evaluate, select, specify, and engineer certain processes, methodologies, or products for a project. You will perform various tasks, including but not limited to simulations, calculations, reports, and support fieldwork.

The projects that the Pipeline Hydraulics Process Engineer will be assigned to may have complex features that will require the application of good engineering knowledge, and both critical and creative thinking. The successful candidate should have experience in the areas of small to large pipelines and hydraulic piping networks, oil and gas (upstream, midstream, or downstream), energy transition, low-carbon initiatives, and/or industrial process design. The projects would comprise pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies, FEED, and/or detailed design/ engineering phases of execution.

Your Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities will include engineering design activities for projects of various sizes and complexity. It will also include delegation to Junior Process Engineers as well as assistance and mentoring to the same and review of their deliverables. Peer and Cold-Eye Review of deliverables created by other Process Engineers may also be required.

Complete various tasks in a timely, thorough, and organized manner including but not limited to:

Development and review of steady-state and transient pipeline hydraulic analysis/ studies for new and existing installations while generating and documenting hydraulic analysis inputs, assumptions, limitations, results, and subsequent study reports. Development of process simulations using industry-standard software. Development of core Process Engineering drawings such as Heat and Material Balances (HMBs), Block Flow Diagrams (BFDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs). Contribute to the development of interdisciplinary documents such as Equipment and Instrumentation Datasheets, Line Designation Tables (LDTs), PSV Lists, cause and effect diagrams (shutdown keys, SDKs), Set Point Lists, Car Seal Lists, Process Design Basis and/or Criteria, Design Basis Memorandum (DBM), and Operating and Control Philosophies. Carry out process studies, analyses, provide recommendations for new and existing facilities and equipment. Execute adequacy checks, baselining, capacity rating, and debottlenecking. Process sizing calculations for safety elements (PSVs, rupture discs, and blowdown utilities), equipment, piping and pipelines, inline elements, and instrumentation. Support of interdisciplinary Operational Risk Assessments (ORAs), What-If, Hazard and Operability (HAZOP), Constructability Review, and Start-Up/Commissioning activities. Travel to the site, as required, to support data gathering, routing, and tie-in location confirmation. Collaborate with other Stantec peers both within the Process Engineering Team and other engineering departments, and project stakeholders to deliver quality products to Stantec clients. Meet all requirements of the Jurisdiction (e.g. APEGA, Federal, and Provincial) Client, and Stantec Quality and Safety requirements. Client interface is a key part of this role, requiring the establishment and maintenance of positive client relationships. Participation in meetings, project discussions, and the delivery of presentations, as required. Be familiar with applicable industry codes and regulations and ensure appropriate industry-accepted methods are used for work. Maintaining good standing with APEGA and compliance with the ethical obligations. Strengthen technical knowledge through on-the-job, informal, and formal training. Your Capabilities and Credentials Strong knowledge of pipeline and piping hydraulics, both steady state and transient including a thorough understanding of scenarios such as surge, water hammer, slugging, pump start-up, shutdown, and trip, among others. Extensive working experience with hydraulic software (DNV Synergi Pipeline Simulator), and AFT Suite (Fathom, Arrow, and Impulse). Additional experience with other comparable hydraulic software is considered an asset. Previous working experience with large (by length, size, and/or network complexity) pipelines and hydraulic systems and installations is preferred. Strong working knowledge of single and multiphase hydraulic fundamentals and line sizing practices is preferred. Previous experience with DNV Synergi’s Model Lab and AFT Fathom and Impulse’s Settling Slurry (SSL) will be an asset. Previous experience with non-Newtonian fluids and the various multiphase concepts (e.g., gas-liquid, gas-liquid-liquid, liquid-liquid, gas-solid, liquid-solid) will be an asset. Basic knowledge and experience with process simulation software (e.g., Aspen - HYSYS, Schlumberger Symmetry, PROMAX). Some knowledge and experience with the Aspen Flare Analyzer, Aspen Exchanger Design & Rating (EDR), and the HTRI Exchanger Suite will be an asset. Working knowledge of process engineering design for conventional oil & gas, gas plants and liquids handling facilities, Renewable Energy - carbon capture, Hydrogen, Oil Sands and SAGD facilities, or refineries. Appropriate knowledge of design standards, guidelines, and applicable legislations (Canadian, API standards, AER directives, etc.) i.e., familiarity with applicable industry codes and regulations. Strong experience with the development and checking of BFDs, PFDs, and P&IDs. The ability to read piping isometrics and piping plans would be an asset. Strong understanding of project life cycle and experience in working for different project stages from concept design to detailed engineering. Good experience with process calculations including equipment and PSV sizing and a reasonable degree of skill with Microsoft Excel. Experience in working with electronic markup software, such as Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Acrobat or equivalent software. Demonstrated process improvement skills. Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and adaptability. Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Strong written and excellent oral communication skills (English) and be able to clearly present and explain technical terms. Be an effective team contributor with the ability to work independently when required. Be self-motivated, eager to learn and grow, and be accountable. Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in critical and creative thought. Superior understanding of Microsoft Office Suite. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. Minimum of 7-15 years of experience.  Registration with APEGA or other jurisdictions as a P.Eng. is required.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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