Senior Hydraulic Engineer

Enbridge Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits program

Paid maternity/parental leave

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

FlexWork hybrid option

Job summary

Enbridge Inc. is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Engineer to lead the hydraulic design for pipeline, compression, metering, and regulation facilities, ensuring projects meet company standards and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate across Major Projects, Operations, Gas Control, and Business Development to optimize system capacity and deliver safe energy solutions. A Bachelor's in engineering and 6+ years in pipeline hydraulics are required, with the ability to travel nationwide.

Qualifications

• Define scope for pipeline, compressors, metering and regulation facilities.
• Review vendor materials and prepare technical evaluations.
• Manage pipeline models with operating realities to determine capacity.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hydraulic integrity of the pipeline.
• Define scope for facilities and perform screening studies.
• Review vendor materials and prepare technical evaluations.
• Manage pipeline models with operating realities.

Skills

Project management

Independent work

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

WinFlow

WinTran

PipeSim

ProMax

Job description

Posting End Date: October 29, 2026 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. Come play a key role in crafting the future of our pipeline systems as a Senior Hydraulic Engineer at Enbridge. In this role, you will lead the hydraulic design for pipeline, compression, metering, and regulation facilities - ensuring projects meet Company standards, regulatory requirements, and delivery commitments. You’ll collaborate across Major Projects, Operations, Gas Control, and Business Development to optimize system capacity and deliver safe, reliable energy solutions. If you’re driven by complex problem-solving and want to make a tangible impact on critical infrastructure, we encourage you to apply and be part of a team that powers communities safely and efficiently. Note: Internal title is System Planning Senior Engineer. This position is not eligible for relocation / international relocation.

What You Will Do

Maintain the hydraulic integrity of the pipeline. Define the scope for pipeline, compressors, metering, and regulation facilities and perform screening studies for evaluation of projects. Review vendor materials and performance quotations, prepare technical evaluations, and recommend to the supervisor selections based on technical merit. For example, pipe, compressor packages, and meters and regulation equipment. Review lessons learned from past projects and incorporate recommendations into future designs. Manage pipeline models by studying the pipeline efficiencies, working with operations to reflect operating realities, and collecting recent contract information for use in pipeline models for capacity determination.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience related to pipeline hydraulics/design.
• Capable of working independently, managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
• Ability to resolve complex issues based on depth and breadth of technical and business knowledge.
• Awareness of interrelationships with other stakeholders both internal and external to the project team.
• Effectively communicate technical issues and impacts to other technical and non-technical staff.
• Knowledgeable of the Gas Transmission Management assets.

Working Conditions

95% of work is office-based working with multiple project teams. 5% of time is in the field scoping projects, meeting with potential shippers, or supporting construction and commissioning activities. Ability to travel throughout the United States. A valid driver's license and maintenance of a responsible driving record is required which will be validated before hire. Time sensitive deliverables. Work requires strong computer skills typically using Microsoft Office applications and hydraulic modeling software packages such as WinFlow, WinTran, PipeSim, ProMax.

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 (Both Field & Office)

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 $100,000 - $140,000 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 workweek schedule, or have flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option.

Inclusion

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].