Electrical Engineer Specialist

Enbridge Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits program

Maternity & parental leave

Retirement savings with company stock

Paid time off and holidays

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Wellness program

FlexWork hybrid (WFH option)

Job summary

Enbridge Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineer Specialist to support gas pipelines and compressor stations across the U.S. and Western Canada. You will guide capital project designs, perform reliability analyses, and promote electrical safety standards, including arc flash and safe-work procedures.

The role emphasizes leadership in standards, mentorry of junior engineers, and collaboration across technical and non‑technical teams to ensure alignment with regulatory and cost considerations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Extensive experience with electrical codes and safety practices is required.
• P.E. license is preferred but not mandatory.
• At least 15 years of operating plant experience in oil & gas environments is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert electrical engineering support to Operations and Projects, including troubleshooting, design reviews, incident investigations, and failure analysis.
• Support electrical power systems, large electric motors, and drive systems.
• Participate in risk assessments, electrical hazard assessments, and Arc Flash analysis; support implementation of electrical safety standards and safe‑work procedures.
• Provide guidance on equipment specifications, installation practices, maintenance strategies, and design standards.
• Lead or contribute to engineering standards, specifications, and procedures ensuring consistent application across the organization.
• Serve as escalation point for complex technical problems; identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Research emerging technologies and represent Enbridge on industry committees.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the Electrical Community of Practice.

Skills

Electrical codes & standards

15+ years plant experience

Strong communication

P.E. preferred

Electrical safety programs

Arc flash analysis

Pipeline/powerline mitigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Details:

• Employee Type: Regular-Full time
• Union/Non: This is a non-union position

At Enbridge, safety is paramount—and our teams help deliver safe, reliable energy that supports everyday life. In this Electrical Engineer Specialist role within our centralized Electrical & Automation engineering team, you’ll be the go‑to electrical subject matter expert supporting gas pipelines and compressor stations across our U.S. and Western Canada system—bringing deep expertise in large electric motors and drive systems used in gas transmission. You’ll guide capital project designs, solve complex operational and reliability challenges, steward engineering standards, and strengthen electrical safety practices, including arc flash analysis and worker safety procedures.

Internally known as Electrical Engineer Specialist.

What You Will Do:

• Provide expert electrical engineering support to Operations and Projects, including troubleshooting, design reviews, incident investigations, and failure analysis.
• Support electrical power systems, large electric motors, and drive systems.
• Participate in risk assessments, electrical hazard assessments, and Arc Flash analysis; support implementation of electrical safety standards and safe‑work procedures.
• Provide guidance on equipment specifications, installation practices, maintenance strategies, and design standards.
• Lead or contribute to engineering standards, specifications, and procedures assuring consistent application across the organization.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex or systemic technical problems; identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Research emerging technologies and represent Enbridge on industry committees.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the Electrical Community of Practice to share best practices and enhance collaboration.
• Communicate technical recommendations clearly to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with operational requirements, cost considerations, and regulatory expectations.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Preference is to have a PE.
• Minimum 15 years of operating plant experience, ideally in oil & gas or petrochemical environments.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes and standards (CSA, IEEE, API, NFPA).
• Detailed knowledge of CSA Z462, NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584 is an asset.
• Experience with electrical safety programs, pipeline/powerline mitigation, and major motor/drive systems is preferred.

Working Conditions:

Approximately 90% office‑based with 10% field work.

Occasional travel to operating facilities for investigations, support, or equipment assessments. A valid driver's license and maintenance of a responsible driving record is required and will be validated before hire.

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to: Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 25 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to: Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Benefits:

• A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance and disability.
• A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth‑giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.
• Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well‑being.
• Enbridge’s FlexWork (hybrid work model) offers eligible employees (Manager and below) the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, opt for a compressed work week schedule, or have flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law.

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