Pipeline Application Engineer

Location: Aberdeen, Norwich, or Houston preferred. Others considered.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Pipeline Application Engineer to support the design, manufacture, implementation, and maintenance of novel pipeline visualization tools, “PIG” systems and applications. The ideal candidate will work cross-functionally with technology, R&D, operations, engineering, 3rd parties and IT teams to ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of pipeline applications and associated technologies. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced self-starter, capable of working autonomously and coming up with solutions with limited oversight. Must have a winning mentality and a can-do attitude to give customers the best solution possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot pipeline simulation and hydraulic modelling software (e.g., Synergi Gas, Synergi Pipeline, AFT, PipeSim).
• To use customer provided pipeline information, and design inhouse technology to ensure piggability of the pipeline is achieved and hardware is made available.
• Support the integration of SCADA, leak detection systems, and control room applications for real-time pipeline monitoring.
• Collaborate with pipeline integrity, operations, and IT teams to implement digital tools that enhance operational reliability and decision-making.
• Analyze pipeline data to optimize performance, identify anomalies, and support incident response and reporting.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools for automation, reporting, and data analysis.
• Participate in system upgrades, testing, and commissioning of new pipeline visualization & pigging technologies.
• Ensure all application solutions comply with industry regulations (e.g., PHMSA, DOT 49 CFR Parts 192/195) and internal standards.
• Provide training and technical support to engineering and operations personnel specific to Pipeline Pigging, ILI, Design.
• Document workflows, system designs, and user procedures.
• Assist in training end-users and supporting change management for new technologies.
• Support/lead identification of complementary technologies/companies that can add value and be run in tandem with inhouse technologies to provide value for the customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Corrosion, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgy, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar engineering or application support role (pipeline or software domain).
• Proficiency in pipeline simulation and hydraulic modelling tools. Be competent in providing pig-ability designs/reports for inhouse and 3rd party pipeline pig trains.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, leak detection systems, and control room operations.
• Experience working with data visualization/reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI, PI System) and basic scripting (e.g., Python, VBA, SQL).
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements related to pipeline safety and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or in progress.
• Experience with GIS systems and pipeline data management (e.g., PODS).
• Working knowledge of asset integrity tools, inline inspection data and ASNT level data analysis.