Senior Process Modeling Engineer

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Process Modeling Engineer in Houston, TX to utilize advanced technical knowledge of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics to develop real-time and offline process simulators for a variety of industries, including oil and gas and hydrogen transport/distribution. 

 

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.

Multiple positions available.

Employing entity: Wood Group USA, Inc.

100% telecommuting permitted. Candidate may reside and work anywhere in the U.S.

International travel required up to 10%; Domestic travel required up to 5%.

 

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• Collaborate with software development team to support product advancements to meet changing needs in a rapidly evolving industry. 
• Lead the configuration, testing, and calibration of Wood’s dynamic multiphase hydraulic software, Virtuoso®, for offline simulation studies, real-time process monitoring and optimization, and leak detection systems. 
• Develop models, applications, and solutions using supplied specification and design data with minimal support; recommend changes to design and or configuration to meet requirements. 
• Work effectively with the project team to aid the customer to ensure software or studies achieve and exceed objectives within the set schedule and budget. 
• Work directly with Wood Intelligent Asset leadership team to drive product growth into new markets. 
• Lead acceptance testing and travel to support project execution and maintenance.

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or a related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate related work experience; OR a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field, and 2 years of related work experience. 
 
Of the required experience, must have 2 years of experience in each of the following:

• Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics for evaluating physics-based simulation model results; 
• Simulation or design experience in upstream, midstream oil and gas or energy transition applications;
• Leak detection system design, configuration, deployment, and support;
• Real-time software application configuration, deployment & support;
• Software Project Management and Delivery; and
• Leading team of engineers and developers.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
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