Engineer in Training I

Enbridge • Duluth, MN

3d • $55,800 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineer in Training I, Operations Planning role provides hands-on experience supporting maintenance and capital projects across pipeline and facility assets. The employee applies engineering principles, industry standards, and company guidelines while learning from experienced engineers and technical specialists.

The role supports defined project planning activities, field and technical information gathering, asset verification, work-package preparation, design reviews, tie-in and outage planning, work sequencing, project coordination, basic engineering calculations, data analysis, drawing markups, and technical documentation under the review of a qualified engineer. It also supports procurement, quality review, project closeout, records updates, and asset information activities. The role includes training, rotational assignments, and continuous improvement activities.

The position is primarily office-based, with collaboration across operational and project teams and travel of up to 25–50% during peak project execution periods. Periodic visits to operating facilities, project sites, and material storage locations are expected. Required personal protective equipment must be used during field activities, and the employee must be able to work effectively in office and field environments. A flexible work arrangement may be available where operational requirements permit.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) registration or eligibility to obtain an EIT designation.
• December 2026 graduates will be considered.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles, project execution processes, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid passport and ability to travel within Canada and the United States.
• Ability to travel up to 25–50% during peak project execution periods.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and field environments and use required personal protective equipment during field activities.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring employment-based sponsorship from Enbridge now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in oil and gas, pipeline, or the energy industry.
• Familiarity with outage planning, operations support, or capital project execution.
• Exposure to asset management systems such as Maximo.
• Knowledge of applicable engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers, Operations personnel, and engineers with defined planning activities for maintenance and capital projects.
• Collect, verify, and organize basic field and technical information using established procedures and checklists.
• Support field verification of assets, equipment, materials, and site conditions, and document observations for review.
• Compile engineering drawings, standards, specifications, records, and other information required for work packages and project planning.
• Assist with routine design reviews, tie-in and outage planning, work sequencing, and project coordination activities.
• Perform basic engineering calculations, data analysis, drawing markups, and technical documentation under the review of a qualified engineer.
• Identify routine discrepancies or issues and promptly escalate them to the supervising engineer or project lead.
• Communicate basic technical facts, status updates, and documentation requirements to project and operational collaborators.
• Support procurement, quality review, project closeout, records updates, and asset information activities as assigned.
• Participate in training, rotational assignments, and continuous improvement activities to build knowledge of company systems, assets, and engineering practices.
• Follow applicable engineering procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional practice expectations, and support Enbridge's commitment to safety, integrity, respect, inclusion, and high performance.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits program allowing employees to select coverage levels for health, dental, insurance, and disability.
• Paid birthing parent leave of up to 20 weeks and paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents.
• Retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off, vacation, sick leave, paid personal days off depending on location, and paid holidays.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program with tools, resources, and opportunities to support physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level