Senior Pipeline Engineer

Enbridge; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Parental leave

Retirement plans

PTO & holidays

EFAP

Wellness program

FlexWork

Job summary

Enbridge is seeking a Senior Pipeline Engineer for our Houston, TX team. This role drives pipeline and facility design, regulatory compliance, and cost forecasting, coordinating with internal groups and external firms to deliver complex projects.

You will mentor teams, oversee design reviews, and contribute to construction readiness and commissioning while ensuring alignment with US regulatory standards and corporate policies.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of relevant experience in the oil and gas pipeline industry.
• Familiar with U.S. regulatory and permitting processes, including FERC filings and USACE requirements.
• Professional engineering credentials preferred, with strong technical and project management skills.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline codes and standards (49 CFR 192/195, ASME B31, NACE).

Responsibilities

• Ensure pipeline and facility designs meet regulatory, industry, and corporate standards.
• Manage scheduling, cost control, and forecasting for the build work.
• Lead design reviews with external firms and internal SMEs for criteria and drawing packages.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain, and third-party firms to support material acquisition and services.
• Provide technical assistance during construction and on-site commissioning.
• Aid regulatory filings with layout drawings and technical descriptions.
• Maintain project records and integrate lessons learned into designs.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge & standards

Project management

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Design & cost estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Posting End Date

September 04, 2026

Employee Type

Regular-Full time

Union/Non

This is a non-union position

Enbridge is seeking an outstanding Senior Pipeline Engineer to join our dynamic team in Houston, TX, USA. This is a rare opportunity to be at the forefront of pipeline build and construction, contributing to projects that are critical to our infrastructure. If you are ambitious and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is for you!

Note: 2 positions are available

What You Will Do

• Ensure pipeline and facility designs meet all regulatory, industry, and corporate standards while contributing technical expertise and clear scope definition during cost estimating.
• Take ownership for scheduling, cost control, and forecasting for the build work, and report these to the Pipeline Engineering Supervisor and Project Manager.
• Participate and offer mentorship in design reviews with external engineering firms and internal collaborators such as System Planning, Operations, Construction, Lands, Environment, and other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for review and approval of design criteria and construction drawing packages.
• Collaborate with Procurement & Supply Chain and cross-functional internal teams, while managing relationships with third-party engineering firms to support material acquisition and contracted engineering services.
• Provide technical assistance during construction phases and assist with on-site commissioning.
• Aid the regulatory process by providing preliminary layout drawings, technical project descriptions, and other necessary information for application filing.
• Develop and maintain project-specific records (e.g., Key Project Assumptions, Build Basis Memoranda, & Engineering Decision Records) while integrating lessons learned and industry guidelines into designs.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering focused on Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical or another related engineering field.
• Six (6) or more years of relevant experience in the oil and gas pipeline industry. Preferred transmission pipeline project experience.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline codes and standards [49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 192/195, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31, National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) and material specifications [Civil/Structural/Architectural (engineering and construction) (CSA), ASME, Application Programming Interface (API), Manufacturers Standarization Society (MSS)].
• Experience in trenchless design, feasibility analysis, and managing geotechnical/hydrotechnical hazards.
• Familiar with U.S. regulatory and permitting processes, including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filings and United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) requirements.
• Professional engineering credentials (U.S.) is preferred, combined with strong technical, analytical, project management, communication, and multitasking skills in a team-oriented environment.

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.

Working Conditions

• Office environment (~80-90%), collaborating with various project groups.
• Moderate travel (travel expectations may shift dependent on project needs) to the field prioritizing projects or supporting construction and commissioning activities as required.
• Time sensitive deliverables.
• Work requires strong computer skills, typically using Microsoft Office applications.

Salary

Ranges from $96,200 – $140,000 USD for US locations based upon candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity.

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.

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

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