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WaterBridge is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Corporate Engineer to support hydraulic modeling, system capacity planning, and engineering standards across our pipeline and water infrastructure operations. This role blends technical modeling expertise with cross-functional collaboration, providing engineering leadership during estimation, design, and digital transformation initiatives.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Utilize and develop models using hydraulics software to simulate pipeline and system behavior
• Perform short-term and long-term system capacity modeling
• Identify system bottlenecks
• Develop scope for associated optimization projects
• Provide continual hydraulic model stewardship, including updating the standard hydraulic model with as-builts and confirming equipment specifications and capacities
• Match in-model facilities to in-the-field real equivalents
• Perform system modeling, surge analysis, and hydraulic calculations to support new and existing infrastructure
• Collect and analyze field and operational data to build and validate system models
• Support the development and implementation of corporate engineering standards to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across projects
• Provide technical leadership during the estimation and design phases of projects
• Collaborate with project managers, field personnel, and design teams to ensure engineering solutions meet functional and operational needs
• Assist in the implementation of new technologies to improve engineering and operational workflows
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives through coding and automation of engineering workflows

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Intermediate coding experience in at least one of the following languages: Python, SQL, VBA, MATLAB, or C++
• Introductory experience in steady state hydraulic modeling

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineering degree
• Proficiency with one or more hydraulic modeling software tools, such as Pipesim, AFT Fathom, Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS), Synergi Liquid, or equivalent tools
• Introductory experience in water hammer / surge analysis
• Experience in operational data gathering and analysis
• Programming and scripting skills in SQL, Python, or VBA

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and technical modeling skills with attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively across project management, field, and design teams
• Self-directed with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving system issues
• Comfortable applying coding and automation skills to improve engineering workflows

Working Conditions/Environment:

Operates in a professional and/or business casual office environment.

Position Type:

This is a full-time position.

Position Location:

Houston, TX

Benefits:

At WaterBridge, our employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Company Paid
• Short Term & Long Term Disability - Company Paid
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• And many other benefits not listed here

About Us

The WaterBridge group of companies is a fast-paced and growing organization. Our business lines include produced water handling and recycling, land management and environmental solutions. Our employees provide essential services to unlock sustainable American energy production every day, and we are continually seeking dedicated individuals who thrive on both creativity and challenge to be a part of our team. We pride ourselves for our strong commitment to our employees and for creating a workplace where employees feel genuinely valued and connected. Join our entrepreneurial and innovative team today!

WHO WE ARE

At WaterBridge, we believe that our people make the difference! We are committed to provide our employees with personal development and growth opportunities. We've been leading the emergence and evolution of the midstream water sector since 2015, backed by our strong core values and operational excellence. WaterBridge owns and operates permanent, integrated water infrastructure networks to address the long term produces water management requirements of E&P companies.

Our Mission:

To make WaterBridge the standard bearer for the water midstream industry.

Core Values:

SAFETY

• Safety is important. We demand a personal commitment at all levels within the organization. Everyone has the right and responsibility to speak up and stop any unsafe work being performed.

TEAMWORK + COLLABORATION

• We work with humility and courage to be a team player. We define success by contribution and not competition. We consider the impact we have on others before we act.

INTEGRITY + TRUST

• We honor our commitments. We demonstrate a propensity to trust and act in the very best interest of all. We do not tolerate dishonesty or intimidation.

AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION

• We are honest and respectful. We genuinely listen to each other and encourage healthy debate. We do not spin the truth, have hidden agendas, or hide information.

ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESULTS

• We hold ourselves accountable and take responsibility for results, regardless of outcome. We learn from our mistakes, encourage feedback, and increase our capabilities. We do not overpromise or underdeliver.

ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION

• Everyone is a leader: we "think big" in everything we do and encourage new ideas. We strive for continuous improvement and encourage responsible risk taking. We do not play it safe due to complacency.

WaterBridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.