Senior Pipeline Engineer-Natural Gas

tsu.edu; Idaho; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits program

Paid parental leave (up to 20 weeks)

Retirement savings plans with company

Paid time off and holidays

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Wellness Program

FlexWork hybrid option

Job summary

Enbridge Gas in Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho seeks an experienced Senior Pipeline Engineer to join the Engineering Technical Services team. You will lead pipeline and station design, HDD work, geotechnical evaluations, and develop engineering standards while supporting operations and construction teams across three states.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. A PE license and ABET-accredited degree are preferred, with 6+ years of related experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; Civil, Mechanical, Geotechnical, Petroleum or related fields with pipeline experience will be considered.
• 6+ years of related paid experience in engineering design, standards development, and frontline operations technical support.
• P.E. license or ability to obtain one.
• Advanced knowledge of pipeline engineering, design practices, and standards (DOT PHMSA, ASME, API).
• Strong analytical skills and sound engineering judgment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across multi-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex engineering activities including standards development, pipeline and station design, HDD design, geotechnical evaluations, and technical assessments.
• Provide senior technical expertise to operations, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve complex technical issues independently and recommend deviations when needed.
• Coordinate engineering requirements across operations, construction, and asset management.
• Drive standards and specification management programs for alignment across the business.
• Support capital and maintenance projects with risk assessments, asset integrity reviews, and mentoring of technical teams.

Skills

Pipeline design

HDD design

Geotechnical evaluations

Engineering standards

Technical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Professional Engineering (P.E.) license

Job description

Enbridge Gas Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho is seeking an experienced Senior Pipeline Engineer to join our Engineering Technical Services team. This highly technical role is ideal for an engineer with experience in natural gas pipeline design, engineering standards, HDD/trenchless design, geotechnical evaluations, and technical support for pipeline construction and operations.

In this role, you will serve as a senior technical resource supporting complex pipeline and station engineering challenges across Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho. You will lead design reviews and technical assessments, develop and interpret engineering standards and specifications, support HDD and geotechnical evaluations, and partner closely with Operations, Construction, Asset Management, and other engineering teams.

If you have built your career around pipeline engineering and enjoy solving complex technical problems that directly impact the safety and reliability of natural gas infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

This role allows you to tackle challenging technical work, collaborate with multi-functional teams, and help influence the future of natural gas infrastructure throughout Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho.

Note:

Internal Title: Sr Engineer

This position is not eligible for international relocation

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship from Enbridge now or in the future.

What You Will Do:

• Lead complex engineering activities including standards development, specifications, design of pipelines and stations, design reviews, Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) design, geotechnical evaluations, and technical assessments.
• Provide senior technical expertise to operations, ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Resolve complex technical issues independently, recommending design or standards deviations as needed.
• Integrate and coordinate engineering requirements across operations, construction, and asset management teams.
• Drive standards and specification management programs, ensuring alignment and consistency across the business.
• Support high-impact capital and maintenance projects, including risk assessments, asset integrity reviews, collaborator communication, and mentoring of technical teams.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; Civil, Mechanical, Geotechnical, Petroleum, or other engineering fields with directly related pipeline experience will be considered.
• 6+ years of related paid experience in engineering design, engineering build, standards development, and frontline operations technical support within manufacturing, energy, consulting, or similar industries.
• Holds a Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or can obtain one.
• Advanced knowledge of pipeline engineering, design practices, and key industry standards (Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [DOT PHMSA], American Society Mechanical Engineers [ASME], American Petroleum Institute [API]).
• Proven ability to independently solve complex technical problems, applying strong analytical and sound engineering judgment.
• Effective communicator and collaborator, able to influence partners and convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong project manager who uses analytical abilities to problem solve while showing a proven ability to collaborate multi-functionally and influence partners

The following are considered assets:

• Experience in natural gas utilities, pipeline operations, or similar energy sectors
• Experience with standards development and specification management
• Knowledge of HDD, geotechnical engineering, and asset integrity practices is a plus but is not required
• Demonstrated experience mentoring engineers or coordinating technical teams

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:

Requires grasping, kneeling, lifting objects up to 20 pounds, reaching overhead, and performing repetitive movements. Tasks include typing, sitting, standing, and visual activities such as viewing screens, recognizing color codes, and reading fine print. Hearing ability, prolonged computer use, and the ability to work in tight spaces are also necessary.

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to:

Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral or written instructions and other information. Understand complex problems and explore alternative solutions collaboratively. Coordinate thoughts and ideas into clear terminology. Prioritize and coordinate a short-term work schedule. Make decisions with moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor effects beyond it. Follow basic instructions and guidelines. Complete routine forms and compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports. Communicate with individuals via telephone and other channels.

Working Conditions:

Office environment.

Standard business hours with availability for after-hours and on-call support as needed.

Moderate travel (<20%) to other offices or job sites.

A valid driver’s license, ability to travel, and maintenance of a responsible driving record is required which will be verified before hire.

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 birthing parent 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, and have flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option