> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2296474-system-design-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2296474-system-design-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Design Engineer - **Company:** Kinder Morgan - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Google Earth, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Microsoft Office, SQL Databases, Vba Programming Language - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59456308-system-design-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical or Electrical) with emphasis on fluid flow dynamics and/or thermodynamics. Experience (preferred): * 3-5 years related work experience in the oil and gas industry. * Experience with and knowledge of the characteristics of compressible fluids and simulations of flow dynamics. * Experience with and knowledge of computer modeling of compression and fluid flow in pipelines. * Experience with the design, operation, maintenance and/or capital project support of natural gas compression facilities such as centrifugal and reciprocating compression, metering/regulation and pipeline facilities. * Familiarity with relevant design codes such as 49 CFR Part 192. Other desirable experience for the position: * Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills. * Strong verbal and written communications skills. * Experience using hydraulic simulations packages such as NextGen/WinFlow/WinTran to model natural gas pipeline systems. * Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office proficiency, VBA, SQL , Google Earth, GIS, SCADA and the ability to learn other programs quickly. * Creative problem solver. ## Description In this position, with the assistance and guidance of senior team members, the successful candidate should: * Develop and maintain pipeline hydraulic simulation models to simulate the operations of natural gas transmission systems * Utilize pipeline hydraulic simulation models to determine steady state and transient seasonal pipeline system capacity, including available capacity based on existing contracted capacity * Update company Electronic Bulletin Boards with pipeline segment and receipt/delivery meter design capacities * Work closely with Gas Control and Operations to perform operational studies as requested * Work closely with Project Management, Gas Control, Scheduling and Operations to determine capacity impacts associated with facility outages * Work closely with Marketing and Contract Services to review and approve new transportation service agreements * Work closely with Engineering and Compliance to perform transient simulations to determine appropriate rate of change settings for Rupture Mitigation Valves as required by the new PHMSA Rupture Mitigation Valve Rule * Prepare FERC annual reports such as the FERC Form 567 * Maintain collaborative inter-departmental and cross-functional working relationships with all members of the department and with both office and field employees. * Evaluate ways to operate more efficiently and reduce emissions. * Perform other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Data Science, ML & AI in the Oil and Gas Industry at NDT Global - Dr. Katja Träumner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1308-data-science-ml-ai-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-at-ndt-global-dr-katja-traumner) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [TiDB, One Layer at a Time: How Distributed SQL Became an Agentic AI Backbone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100117-tidb-one-layer-at-a-time-how-distributed-sql-became-an-agentic-ai-backbone) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering)