Intermediate Engineer (Electrical) (Contract)

Trans Mountain • Calgary, AB

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.  As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system. With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Our Core Values
Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us!
Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as an Intermediate Engineer (Electrical) In this position, you will play a key role in providing engineering oversight and technical support for electrical systems associated with pipeline and facility major projects. The role reviews electrical engineering deliverables produced by EPC contractors and engineering consultants to ensure designs meet company standards, industry codes, and regulatory requirements.

This position supports the development and execution of projects involving pump stations, pressure control facilities, and terminals designed in accordance with CSA Z662 Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems and regulatory expectations under the Canada Energy Regulator.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education with a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Province of Alberta and / or British Columbia
• 7–10 years of engineering experience in oil and gas, pipeline, or midstream facilities.
• Experience working with EPC contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Familiar with industrial electrical power distribution systems, Motor control centers (MCCs) and motor drives, Hazardous area electrical design, Electrical grounding and lightning protection systems, Electrical load calculations and equipment sizing, Electrical safety practices and arc flash considerations
• Strong electrical engineering review capability
• Ability to interpret engineering standards and codes
• A track record of delivering high‑quality work, managing competing priorities, and supporting key business processes or operational functions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and levels across the organization.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information clearly, respectfully, and professionally.
• Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting pipeline stations or midstream facilities is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical engineering deliverables prepared by EPC contractors and engineering consultants.
• Ensure design complies with corporate standards, CSA Z662 and applicable electrical codes and regulations
• Provides technical input and comments on engineering documents including Single-line diagrams, electrical load lists, motor control centre specifications, power distribution and other documentation.
• Support design and execution of electrical systems associated with pump stations, electrical power distribution, emergency power and backup systems, electrical equipment in hazardous locations and other systems along the pipeline.
• Support projects in meeting regulatory requirements administered by the Canada Energy Regulator.
• Ensure designs align with applicable Canadian electrical standards and codes including, Canadian Electrical Code and CSA Z462.
• Assist with preparation and review of documentation required for regulatory submissions and project assurance processes.
• Participate in engineering design reviews, including HAZOP, electrical system design reviews, constructability and 3D model reviews.
• Coordinate electrical design interfaces with other engineering disciplines including mechanical, instrumentation, process, and civil teams.
• Support Supply Chain Management (SCM) team in selection of vendors and vendor document reviews
• Support the resolution of technical issues and engineering queries during project execution.
• Provide engineering support during construction and commissioning phases.
• Review and respond to field change requests, requests for information (RFIs), technical deviations, and non-conformance reports.
• Participate in site visits and inspections to verify installation and compliance with electrical design requirements.

Benefits

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business
• Competitive compensation
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships
• Meaningful work that makes a difference
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees