Pipeline Engineer (Houston, TX) - Hybrid

Work options: Hybrid

- 1-Year Contract

- Pay Rate: $93 - $98 per hour (on W2)

- Hybrid: 915 N. Eldridge Parkway, Suite 1100 Houston, TX 77079

At Enbridge, our goal is to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond—for customers, communities, investors, regulators and policymakers, and employees.

To meet that goal, Enbridge is partnering with Raise—a leading recruitment firm that specializes in IT, Technical, and Engineering staffing.

Together, Raise and Enbridge are building teams that are rising to meet the growing energy needs of North America. If you’re looking for a challenging role that will make the most of your skills while allowing you to make an impact, this is it.

Enbridge is hiring a Pipeline Integrity Engineer right now—when you apply, Raise will review your application within 48 hours and contact qualified applicants for interviews.

About the Role:

- The Sr. Engineer, Integrity Projects is responsible for independently managing complex, non-routine Integrity & Risk Management (I&RM) projects.

- This role requires strong technical and business acumen, and close collaboration across multiple departments to ensure integrity-driven initiatives are effectively scoped, justified, funded, and executed.

- You will lead projects from concept through completion, navigate complex technical decisions, and ensure alignment with operational, regulatory, and strategic objectives.

- The position also represents I&RM in strategic planning efforts and due diligence for new assets or divestitures.

Key Responsibilities

I&RM Project Sponsorship

- Lead the development, justification, and delivery of I&RM-driven projects, including replacements, recoating, hydrotests, geohazard remediation, trap installations, and cathodic protection upgrades.

- Develop project scopes, business cases, and secure approvals and funding.

- Oversee execution through all phases—initiation to in-service—ensuring alignment with technical requirements and integrity goals.

- Manage portfolios exceeding $100MM, tracking performance, risks, scope, and budget.

- Support the I&RM capital budget and Long-Range Plan by applying risk-informed decision-making tools.

I&RM Due Diligence Assurance

- Ensure I&RM is fully integrated into internal developments, acquisitions, and divestitures.

- Lead integrity planning and budgeting across project lifecycles, from engineering studies to rehab and inspection.

- Participate in internal governance (SORT, START, RTO, RTT), commissioning, and long-term operational planning.

- Support engineering assessments and provide technical guidance to business development teams.

- Develop and execute procedures for due diligence, and present findings and action plans to senior leadership.

Strategic Asset Management Representation

- Represent I&RM on cross-functional teams to align integrity strategies with broader pipeline operations.

- Act as I&RM asset lead for one or more pipeline systems, providing business-aligned recommendations based on integrity science and risk analysis.

- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and customers.

- Foster strong interdepartmental relationships and promote collaboration across teams.

Project Management

- Ensure safe execution of all assigned projects by driving accountability and maintaining safety standards.

- Manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk; monitor project performance and communicate updates to stakeholders.

- Handle procurement activities: initiate requisitions, evaluate quotes, approve POs, and manage change requests.

- Coordinate construction activities, contractor scheduling, and pre-construction planning.

- Track progress, review reports, and implement corrective actions as needed.

- Ensure documentation is completed and submitted to Technical Records.

Team & Process Leadership

- Work independently on technically complex issues, making key design or practice decisions with minimal oversight.

- Lead the development of group procedures, tools, templates, and workflows—emphasizing decision effectiveness.

- Mentor team members and provide direction to contractors and consultants.

- Build and maintain a network of industry experts, monitor innovations, and influence best practices and standards.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering; P.Eng. and/or PE designation preferred.

- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience (e.g., project management, pipeline integrity, or related industry roles); equivalent technical/operational experience considered.

- Proven project management skills, including scheduling, action tracking, and driving projects to completion.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while balancing stakeholder needs.

- Strong problem-solving abilities with broad technical and business insight; understands cross-functional impacts.

- Skilled in facilitation, collaboration, and influencing outcomes without formal authority.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); comfortable with engineering/technical software.

- Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with various stakeholders.

- Self-driven, innovative, responsible, and a strong team contributor.

- Willing and able to travel across North America (Canada & US) as needed.

- Uses innovative approaches in planning, coordination, and execution of responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Formal project management training or PMI certification.

- Experience in pipeline integrity or operations.

- Knowledge of risk-informed decision-making and related tools.

- Strong data analysis skills, including Power Query, pivot tables, Power BI, and dashboard creation.

- Background in continuous improvement (e.g., Six Sigma, RCA).

- Demonstrated ability to mentor others.

Please note: Successful applicants will be employees of Raise, working at Enbridge facilities with both Enbridge and contract employees.

Applying with Raise

Raise is an established IT and engineering hiring firm with over 60 years’ experience connecting talented candidates with meaningful work. When you apply, you’ll get more than just a chance at a great job—you’ll become part of a vast network of employers that are always changing.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or ECTC@raiserecruiting.com

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