Electrical Engineer Specialist

Enbridge • Houston, TX

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about electrical engineering, safety, and solving complex technical challenges? Do you enjoy collaborating with teams and applying your expertise to support safe, reliable pipeline operations? We have an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineering Specialist to join our Engineering & Reliability Services team! In this role, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert supporting gas transmission facilities across the U.S. and Canada. You’ll provide technical leadership on electrical systems—including power systems, motors, generators, instrumentation, controls, and safety programs—while helping shape the standards and engineering practices that keep our operations safe, reliable, and efficient. If this sounds like you, apply today!!

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 15 years of operating plant experience, ideally in oil & gas or petrochemical environments.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Strong understanding of electrical codes and standards (CSA, IEEE, API, NFPA).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel occasionally to field sites.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting gas transmission pipelines.
• Detailed knowledge of CSA Z462, NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584.
• Familiarity with ETAP software.
• Experience with electrical safety programs, pipeline/powerline mitigation, and major motor/drive systems.
• Background working with Solar or GE gas turbine electrical systems.
• Prior project management or design experience on compression station electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert electrical engineering support to Operations and Projects, including troubleshooting, design reviews, incident investigations, and failure analysis.
• Support electrical power systems, large electric motors and drive systems, process controllers, HMIs, communications networks, and related instrumentation.
• Participate in risk assessments, electrical hazard assessments, and Arc Flash analysis; support implementation of electrical safety standards and safe‑work procedures.
• Provide guidance on equipment specifications, installation practices, maintenance strategies, and design standards.
• Lead or contribute to engineering standards, specifications, and procedures—ensuring consistent application across the organization.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex or systemic technical problems; identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Research emerging technologies and represent Enbridge on industry committees.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the Electrical Community of Practice to share best practices and enhance collaboration.
• Communicate technical recommendations clearly to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with operational requirements, cost considerations, and regulatory expectations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees