Project Development Engineering Specialist

Posting End Date:

November 02, 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. We are seeking a Project Development Engineering Specialist to join our Houston-based team!

In this role, you will lead project development activities for technically sophisticated projects throughout the planning, design, risk assessment, and sanctioning stages of the project lifecycle. The primary focus will be in Gas Transmission with support as required for Liquid Pipelines, Power, Gas Distribution and Renewables.

If you are an experienced Engineer who enjoys leading all aspects of a strategic multi-year program for pipeline and facilities projects, come join our Projects organization today!

What You Will Do:

• Lead the development of large, complex projects from conception to sanction by defining scope, schedule, and cost, while proactively identifying and managing risks.
• Drive teams across the enterprise to deliver cost-competitive results.
• Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with Business Development.
• Embrace continuous improvement to enhance processes and increase efficiency.

Who You Are:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering. Professional Engineering (PE) designation is required.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in engineering design and project management for liquid and gas pipelines.
• Effective communications skills, with the ability to lead, act independently, and provide direction in a project-team environment, including presenting to senior leadership.
• Strong emotional awareness and ability to influence others in technical and project decisions.
• Significant experience with cost estimating, contingency, risk evaluations, scheduling, and scoping of large projects.
• Ability to self-prioritize and tackle complex problems.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment.
• Limited travel (<10%) to regional offices or field sites. Ability to travel throughout Canada and United States.
• A valid driver's license and maintenance of a responsible driving record is required, which will be validated before hire.

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:

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) 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.

Salary:

• Ranges from $130,000 – $155,000 USD for U.S. 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.

Enbridge is committed to using AI responsibly. AI may assist with certain recruiting activities, but it is not used to make employment decisions. All employment decisions are made by people.

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 careers@enbridge.com.

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

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