Engineer, Pipeline Integrity

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.

As an Engineer with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a progressive and fast-paced group of Pipeline Engineering specialists.  This position is based at our Calgary office.

As an Engineer you will be responsible for planning and executing Pipeline Integrity programs by identifying threats, implementing mitigative and preventative actions, and driving continuous improvement for Operations, while mentoring junior engineers and staying current with industry developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Pipeline Integrity Management Programs and associated technical documentation.      
• Plan and execute operating integrity projects, with a focus on inline inspection (ILI) runs and small-scale sustaining capital initiatives.
• Review and interpret Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT) signals from ILI tools to support integrity assessments and engineering decisions.       
• Manage and oversee multidisciplinary teams, including Junior Engineers, third-party consultants, and contractors, ensuring alignment with project goals and integrity standards.        
• Offer technical recommendations for the design and construction of pipelines and associated facilities impacted by integrity concerns.
• Lead and oversee the completion, enhancement, and delivery of integrity program outcomes and initiatives.    
• Manage project and operational budgets related to integrity activities, ensuring cost-effective execution and compliance.  
• Provide technical leadership and guidance in pipeline integrity to operations, maintenance, and engineering teams, including support for capital projects.

Qualifications and Professional Experience

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, preferably in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Petroleum, or Metallurgical.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in pipeline engineering and operational experience
• Must have a Professional Engineer designation and be registered with APEGA and/or APEGBC.
• Familiarity with pipeline integrity threat assessment, and management.
• Familiarity with industry best practices, codes, standards, and regulations in Canada and USA, including but not limited to CSA Z662-23, CFR 195.452, API 1163, API 1176.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot complex problems and make sound decisions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a high-paced, multi-task environment with attention to detail.

Other Requirements and Information 

• The level and wage of the position will be determined by the candidate’s experience.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Travel will be required around 25%.

Applicants outside the position location are welcome to apply, however relocation to the position location will be required. Please note, company paid relocation assistance will not be offered nor provided for this role.

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing. It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take.  Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

A Rewarding Opportunity

We offer:

• 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;
• Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together. 

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka'pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis.

Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.  The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day.  We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.