Hydraulic Process Engineer

Company Overview:

Lauren Services provides a full suite of project delivery services across various industrial sectors. We offer complete EPCM services, including project management, feasibility studies, full-service engineering, detailed design, procurement, construction management, commissioning & start-up, and operations maintenance support. Our team delivers projects that are safe, high-quality, cost-effective, and completed on time.

 Job Summary

Lauren is seeking a Senior Process Engineer specializing in pipeline and piping hydraulics to lead advanced steady-state and transient analysis for oil & gas pipeline systems and facility piping networks. This role involves modeling, evaluating, and mitigating hydraulic phenomena such as water hammer, surge, slugging, and other transient events to ensure a safe and reliable system design. The successful candidate will integrate hydraulics expertise into process engineering deliverables, support multi-discipline teams, and provide technical leadership across all project phases.

Responsibilities

 Perform steady-state and transient hydraulic analysis for pipelines and facility piping systems, including surge, water hammer, slugging, and pressure transients.

Develop and validate hydraulic models using industry-standard software; prepare detailed engineering reports and recommendations.

Define mitigation strategies for transient events (e.g., surge relief systems, valve sequencing, control logic).

Integrate hydraulics results into process design, equipment sizing, and operability strategies.

Review and develop engineering drawings and documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, control narratives).

Ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards (CSA, ASME, API, AER).

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and clients; provide clear technical communication and presentations.

Support commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting activities related to hydraulic performance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

An advanced degree in a related discipline is an asset.

P.Eng. designation with APEGA and/or EGBC required/eligible.

US P.E. designation is an asset

Experience

10+ years of experience in pipeline and facility hydraulics engineering.

Extensive experience with transient and steady-state analysis for oil & gas systems.

Proven ability to model and analyze scenarios such as water hammer, surge, slugging, and pump/compressor trips.

Familiarity with oil & gas pipelines, compression facilities, and gathering systems.

Skills

Software Proficiency:

Hydraulic modeling: Synergi Pipeline Simulator, AFT Fathom, AFT Impulse (or equivalent).

Process simulation: Aspen HYSYS, VMG Symmetry.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex hydraulic scenarios.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and client interaction.

Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings and documentation.

Abilities

Lead hydraulic analysis workstreams independently and within multi-disciplinary teams.

Diagnose and resolve operational issues related to surge and transient events.

Mentor junior engineers and elevate team technical standards.

Manage multiple priorities and deliverables in a hybrid work environment.

Knowledge

Transient Phenomena: Water hammer, surge, slugging, valve dynamics, pump/compressor trip scenarios.

Codes & Standards: CSA, ASME, API, AER, and industry best practices for pipeline and facility design.

Digital Tools: Familiarity with digital authentication (ConsignO) and mark-up software (Bluebeam).