Senior Technical Specialist, Pipelines

Baltimore, MD

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Apply hydraulics and fluid dynamic knowledge in the hands-on design, development and support of a pipeline simulation product.  Provide technical support to projects and modeling engineers as to the product's features and capabilities; provide estimates for product modifications and/or enhancements; provide technical guidance and assistance to Lead Engineer and project/proposal team members.  Evaluate technical quality issues, identify technical improvements, maintain compliance to industry standards, and assure quality of deliverables to provide cost benefit improvements for the discipline.

Responsibilities:

• Perform development of complex hydraulic algorithms as it relates to pipeline modeling applications
• Technical responsibility for product development life cycle of the pipeline modeling product
• Ensure the necessary level of technical assurance and integrity is achieved through coordination and validation of engineering activities
• Develop/implement engineering specifications, standards, procedures and guides in line with international standards and practices
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to Engineering staff
• Ensure the required levels of Quality Assurance are achieved and maintained based on international and/or client standards
• Check and guide the discipline on complex design issues, ensure design integrity and advise on technical issues associated with upgrades and implementation
• Identify and review new technological developments/ practices which may provide more efficient and cost effective solutions.
• Perform detailed reviews of critical documents e.g. piping material specifications, technical bid evaluations, etc.
• Perform technical audits
• Interface with/provide clarification, guidance and technical support to project sites and commissioning engineers as and when required

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline where thermal hydraulics and fluid dynamics are a primary component with an emphasis on how these are applied to pipelines
• Minimum 8 years relevant, progressive work experience within field (Minimum 3 years experience with graduate or doctorate degree)
• Programming experience in various languages including: FORTRAN, C/C++ and C#
• Experience in Microsoft Development tools required
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
• Computer Science experience a plus, but demonstrable experience in the development of simulation systems and/or programmatic experience in hydraulics is required

About Telvent

Telvent (NASDAQ: TLVT) is a global IT solutions and business information services provider that improves the efficiency and reliability of the world’s premier organizations. The company serves markets critical to the sustainability of the planet, including the energy, transportation, agriculture, and environmental sectors. (www.telvent.com)

To Apply:

To be considered for this position, please email your resume to recruit@telvent.com and state the job title in the subject line. You may also mail or fax your resume to:

Telvent
Attn: Kara
4701 Royal Vista Circle
Fort Collins, CO 80528
Fax: 970-223-5577

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