What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipeline Engineer position at Crescent Energy?
Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined, returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines stable cash flows from low-decline production with a deep, high-quality development inventory.
Crescent is a top three producer (by gross operated production) in the Eagle Ford basin. Crescent’s leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade, Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow, risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments, we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet.
The Pipeline Engineer is responsible for the design, integrity, reliability, and optimization of oil, gas, and produced water pipeline systems supporting Eagle Ford operations. This role works closely with operations, facilities engineering, and project teams to ensure pipeline infrastructure is designed, installed, and maintained in a safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner.
The Pipeline Engineer will support both new infrastructure development and existing asset integrity, ensuring alignment with company standards, regulatory requirements, and operational objectives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Pipeline Engineering & Design
Crescent is a top three producer (by gross operated production) in the Eagle Ford basin. Crescent’s leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade, Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow, risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments, we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet.
The Pipeline Engineer is responsible for the design, integrity, reliability, and optimization of oil, gas, and produced water pipeline systems supporting Eagle Ford operations. This role works closely with operations, facilities engineering, and project teams to ensure pipeline infrastructure is designed, installed, and maintained in a safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner.
The Pipeline Engineer will support both new infrastructure development and existing asset integrity, ensuring alignment with company standards, regulatory requirements, and operational objectives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Pipeline Engineering & Design
- Design and engineer gathering pipelines for oil, gas, and produced water systems across Eagle Ford assets.
- Develop pipeline specifications, routing plans, hydraulic models, and material selections.
- Support pipeline sizing, pressure drop analysis, and flow assurance evaluations.
- Review and approve pipeline construction drawings, specifications, and vendor documentation.
- Support facilities and infrastructure projects from concept through commissioning.
- Collaborate with project management teams to ensure pipeline projects meet schedule, cost, and performance objectives.
- Provide engineering oversight during construction, installation, and commissioning.
- Assist with capital project cost estimates and AFE development.
- Support pipeline integrity programs including inspection, testing, and maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations (PHMSA, DOT, Texas Railroad Commission).
- Evaluate corrosion control programs including cathodic protection, coatings, and chemical treatments.
- Investigate pipeline failures or operational issues and implement corrective actions.
- Provide technical support to field operations for pipeline performance, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability and throughput.
- Assist with system expansions and debottlenecking projects.
- Work closely with production engineering, operations, land, and environmental teams to support asset development.
- Coordinate with third-party engineering firms and contractors.
- Participate in safety reviews, design reviews, and hazard analyses (PHA/HAZOP as applicable).
- Evaluate new technologies, vendors, and operational improvements that enhance production reliability, emissions performance, and lifecycle cost reduction.
- Participate in incident investigations, reliability reviews, and post-event analyses, implementing corrective actions and preventative measures.
- Support acquisition integration efforts by assessing service requirements, aligning maintenance and compression strategies, and standardizing operating practices across acquired assets.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, or Chemical Engineering (or related engineering discipline).
- Typically 3–8 years of pipeline or midstream engineering experience, preferably in unconventional shale plays such as Eagle Ford.
- Pipeline hydraulics and flow modeling
- Pipeline materials and construction practices
- Experience with oil, gas, and produced water gathering systems.
- Familiarity with pipeline design standards and codes (ASME B31.4, B31.8)
- Experience with PHMSA and Texas Railroad Commission pipeline regulations.
- Experience supporting pipeline construction and commissioning.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.