Manager System Planning - Gas

Oil Authority; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible benefits program

Paid time off

Job summary

Enbridge is seeking a Manager, System Planning - Gas in Houston, TX to lead the System Planning function for hydraulic modeling and design of pipeline projects and firm transportation capacity determination.

You will manage a team of planning engineers, align outputs with business objectives, and collaborate across Project Development, Execution, Operations, and Commercial teams to deliver high‑quality scope and decision support while upholding safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a relevant discipline.
• Professional Engineering designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead System Planning strategy, priorities, and resources to deliver business objectives across regions and projects.
• Oversee system planning solutions that support major capital decisions and ensure alignment with technical, regulatory, and company standards.
• Partner with Project Development, Execution, Operations, and Commercial teams, translating technical analysis into business insights for leadership and stakeholders.
• Build and develop a high-performing team through talent development, succession planning, and a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and enhance system planning standards, processes, and tools to drive consistency, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineering designation (preferred)

Job description

Employee Type: Regular-Full time

Union/Non: This is a non-union position.

At Enbridge, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable energy while driving financial excellence and innovation. We are seeking a Manager, System Planning - Gas to join our Major Projects organization in Houston, TX.

In this role, you will provide leadership, technical oversight, and strategic direction for the System Planning function — responsible for hydraulic modeling and system design of pipeline and facility projects, as well as firm transportation capacity determination, management, and posting.

You will ensure the development of optimized, competitive, and reliable system plans that balance safety, cost, schedule, and operational performance. You will lead a team of planning engineers and subject matter experts, aligning planning outputs with business objectives while collaborating across Project Development, Execution, Operations, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality project scope and decision support.

What You Will Do

• Lead System Planning strategy, priorities, and resources to deliver business objectives across regions and projects.
• Oversee system planning solutions that support major capital decisions and ensure alignment with technical, regulatory, and company standards.
• Partner with Project Development, Execution, Operations, and Commercial teams, translating technical analysis into business insights for leadership and stakeholders.
• Build and develop a high-performing team through talent development, succession planning, and a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and enhance system planning standards, processes, and tools to drive consistency, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a relevant discipline.
• Professional Engineering designation is preferred.
• 8+ years of related experience in pipeline/system planning, hydraulic modeling, or design.
• Understanding of Gas Transmission Midstream (GTM) system and how it operates.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline hydraulics, system modeling, and design principles.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and team development capability.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and decision‑making skills.

Working Conditions

• Office environment with collaboration across multiple project teams.
• Frequent travel (~20%) is required for field visits, other offices, conferences and team events. Ability to travel throughout Canada and United States. Valid passport is required.
• A valid driver’s license and maintenance of a responsible driving record is required which will be validated before hire.
• Deadline‑driven environment with multiple competing priorities.

Physical Requirements

Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 20 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

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.

Salary

• Ranges from $145,000 - $190,000 USD for US locations based upon candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity.
• Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.

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. #LI-Hybrid

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. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [e-mail].

Information For Applicants

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com.