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Phillips 66 · 4 hours ago

Sr Engineer, Energy Management & Hydraulics Modeling

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Phillips 66 is a leading provider in the energy sector, focusing on reliable energy supply through its pipeline and processing infrastructure. The Energy Management & Hydraulics Modeling Engineer plays a crucial role in optimizing energy usage and enhancing operational efficiency by managing utility accounts, performing data analysis, and developing hydraulic models.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities to reduce costs and enhance electrical performance across operations by working with stakeholders

Regularly perform rate analyses—comparing billed utility data against tariffs or contracted rates, evaluating utility rates, researching tax exemptions, and seeking new savings opportunities

Address anomalies in usage or charges for timely resolution

Oversee the entire lifecycle of utility accounts by collaborating with bill-pay providers and field staff to activate, verify, and deactivate accounts, ensuring alignment with pipeline asset data

Maintain strong relationships with utility vendors, supporting field requests, managing agreements, and coordinating service changes or maintenance needs

Assist with budgeting, accruals, and ongoing reconciliation of utility billing to support Accounting & Finance teams and deliver financial accuracy

Manage monthly and daily nominations for electricity, natural gas, and DRA usage, coordinating with vendors, providing estimates, and responding to operational flow orders as needed

Monitor and report on key operational and financial metrics—including pipeline cost per barrel mile, Station Cost per Barrel, and Terminal Cost per Barrel

Integrate utility outage information from vendor sources for accurate tracking

Oversee daily and quarterly usage data collection and reporting, including Drag Reducing Agent (DRA) management for EPA compliance

Develop and tune hydraulic models for steady-state and transient pipeline studies, apply pump and compressor expertise, and simulate scenarios to address business needs, drive operational efficiency, and support growth or system optimization initiatives

Qualification

Hydraulic ModelingEnergy ManagementData AnalysisFluid MechanicsFinancial AnalysisContract NegotiationEnergy Modeling SoftwareCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Environmental Science, or related field

3 years related work experience in the petroleum industry

Understanding of basic Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Modeling

Understanding financial plans, analysis, forecast, and economic studies

Preferred

5 or more years of experience in the petroleum industry

1 or more years of experience in energy management economics and contract negotiation

Proficient in working with large data sets, consolidating information into clear deliverables, and utilizing energy modeling software, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office applications

Experience in reviewing and interpreting financial plans, forecasts, studies, and analyses, as well as negotiating and executing contracts

Knowledge of: regulated and de-regulated utility markets

pipeline and/or hydrocarbon processing operations

modeling techniques, uses, limitations and fundamental drivers of energy markets

economic forces and drivers of supply and demand

regulated and de-regulated utility markets

Experience with DOT regulated and unregulated pipeline hydraulic simulation and optimization pipeline systems in Petroleum Liquid, NGL, Chemical, and Gas operation

Advanced or greater proficiency in the use of multiple hydraulic modeling software packages and tools including: Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS), including Model Lab; Nextgen; WinFlow; OLGA; VMG Symmetry; AFT Fathom; Aspen HYSYS; Promax; and others