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Senior Operations Planning EngineerEnbridge • Calgary, AB, CA
Senior Operations Planning Engineer

Senior Operations Planning Engineer

Enbridge • Calgary, AB, CA
3 days ago
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Posting End Date January 16, 2026

Employee Type Regular‑Full time

Union / Non This is a non‑union position

Enbridge is a leader in energy transportation and distribution in North America. We are committed to delivering energy safely and reliably while fostering innovation and sustainability. Join our team and be part of a company that values integrity, safety, respect and high performance!

We are currently hiring for a Senior Operations Planning Engineer in our Calgary AB office.

This role is responsible for evaluating Westcoast Energy’s pipeline system and proactively optimizing performance to meet strategic commercial and operational objectives. It includes leading Westcoast’s Asset System Strategy, conducting hydraulic modeling, developing operational improvements, and collaborating across multi‑functional departments to drive efficiency, reliability, and increase throughput.

Are you interested in joining a progressive organization that offers flexibility, opportunities for growth, work life balance and benefits? If so, we look forward to your application!

What You Will Do

System Modeling & Optimization

  • Perform hydraulic modeling to evaluate pipeline performance and identify constraints, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies across the system.
  • Recommend system improvements based on utilization reviews & gap analysis.
  • Develop, lead and implement technically sound and cost‑effective solutions.

Operational Strategy & Support

  • Review system designs, develop operational requirements to handle off‑design conditions and propose technically‑sound cases such as new modes of operation, backup compressor units, bypasses, bi‑directional flow, & pressure control valves to accommodate all operating conditions.
  • Optimize equipment design (e.g., scrubbers, wheels, EMD, gearboxes, coolers).
  • Identify, log, and resolve operating issues such as unexpected shortfalls, upset conditions, & high gas velocity.
  • Develop operating procedures based on hydraulic modeling and collaborate with Gas Control to ensure quality assurance & high standards during routine and non‑routine operations such as outages, commissioning & line break.
  • Guide the internal organization on maintenance & improvement programs, capacity optimization, and other opportunities to enhance asset value.
  • Conduct routine debottlenecking studies and champion improvement opportunities to improve system throughput.
  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate with Gas Control, System Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Commercial to secure collaborator support for proposed changes and champion cases.
  • Strategically guide and support Gas Control based on predictive hydraulic modeling & forecasted flows.
  • Performance Monitoring

  • Collect and trend leading / lagging indicators, analyze historical and real‑time data and strategically guide Operations decision‑making.
  • Maximize System Capacity & Reduce Outage Impact

  • Support capacity determination and outage planning to optimize outages, reduce commercial impact and continuously increase system throughput.
  • Actively participate in hydraulic analysis studies, HAZOPs, design reviews and provide thoughtful recommendations to ensure all Operating and Commercial objectives are met.
  • Who You Are

  • 7‑10 years of directly related Operations Planning Engineer experience in addition having a bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • Proven experience successfully evaluating technical options, conducting cost benefit analysis, presenting findings and recommendations
  • You Can

  • Tackle complex issues based on depth and breadth of technical, operating and business knowledge while working independently, managing multiple activities and prioritizing tasks accordingly
  • Show strong computer skills using Microsoft Office applications and hydraulic modeling software packages such as NextGen
  • You Are

  • An excellent written and verbal communicator who can convey technical issues and impact to other technical and non‑technical audience along with having strong interpersonal, facilitation, coordination and presentation skills
  • Aware of relationships with collaborators both internal and external to the project team
  • The Following Are Considered Assets

  • Knowledge of natural gas transmission and / or Westcoast Pipeline System
  • Working Conditions

  • Work performed in a typical office environment (90%) but may require travel to field locations (10%) across North America to ensure operations and project support is delivered successfully
  • Periodic time commitments outside of regular office hours may be required
  • Flex Work Options : Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs that differentiate us and offer flexibility. Enbridge’s Flex Work (Hybrid Work Model) offers eligible employees the opportunity to work variable daily schedules with a flexible start and end time, to opt for a compressed work week schedule, and the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option or combination of options.
  • Physical Requirements

    Include but are not limited to : Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement.

    Mental Requirements

    Include but are not limited to : Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and / or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate / explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short‑term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

    At Enbridge

    We are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com.

    Information For Applicants

  • Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
  • We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
  • Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.
  • To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com

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