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).