Principal Electrical Engineer

Enbridge • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Enbridge, safety is paramount—and our teams help deliver safe, reliable energy that supports everyday life. In this Principal Electrical Engineer role within our centralized Electrical & Automation engineering team, you’ll be the go-to electrical subject matter expert supporting gas pipelines and compressor stations across our U.S. and Western Canada system—bringing deep expertise in large electric motors and drive systems used in gas transmission. You’ll guide capital project designs, solve complex operational and reliability challenges, steward engineering standards, and strengthen electrical safety practices, including arc flash analysis and worker safety procedures. If this sounds like your next opportunity, apply now! Note: Internally known as Electrical Engineer Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 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).
• A valid driver's license and maintenance of a responsible driving record is required and will be validated before hire.

Nice To Haves

• Preference is to have a PE.
• Detailed knowledge of CSA Z462, NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584 is an asset.
• Experience with electrical safety programs, pipeline/powerline mitigation, and major motor/drive systems is preferred.

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.
• 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 assuring 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

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