Intermediate Engineer (Field) (Contract)

• Support Major Projects and sustaining capital work through outage planning and execution readiness, including development of Engineered Job Plans (EJPs), Job Hazard Assessments (JHAs), and detailed isolation, lockout, and drain-down strategies.
• Lead the development, review, and technical assurance of Engineered Job Plans supporting complex field execution activities such as line breaks, hot tie-ins, purging (including nitrogen operations), isolation, and commissioning of operational process piping systems.
• Ensure EJPs are fit-for-purpose, technically rigorous, and aligned with company standards, regulatory requirements, and safe work practices , with appropriate level of review based on risk and complexity.
• Provide independent engineering oversight and challenge function to ensure key execution risks are identified, mitigated, and clearly communicated prior to field execution.
• Support Transfer of Care, Custody, and Control (TCCC) execution, including planning and execution of hot work tie-ins to in-service assets and leading Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Coordinate with Operations, Technical Services, Integrity, and Project teams to ensure clear delineation of roles, accountabilities, and execution readiness for both sustaining capital and Major Project scopes.
• Ensure facility and pipeline modifications meet fit-for-purpose design intent and operational requirements, particularly for brownfield integration into live systems.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to field operations for unplanned events, abnormal operating conditions, and execution challenges.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to external consultants and contractors, ensuring engineering deliverables meet required standards of quality, safety, and constructability.
• Support incident and near-miss investigations, including identification of root causes and development of engineering-driven corrective actions and lessons learned .
• Provide project engineering and management services including managing 3rd party engineering firms; project scoping; preparing AFE’s; drawing/design review, permitting, job hazard analysis, cost and schedule tracking, construction coordination, commissioning, and start-up support.

• Post-secondary education with a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical).
• Ability to register as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in British Columbia.
• Minimum 5 years Engineering experience in a related field.
• Pipeline engineering and project management experience preferred, managing multiple projects.
• Experience working in an operating environment such as refinery, pipeline, mill, mine or plant is preferred.
• Leadership and supervisory experience preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with pipeline engineering experience.
• Project management experience including experience managing projects up to $5M.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse group of technical personnel.
• 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.

• Travel to work sites is required (25% to 35%).
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle is required.

Candidates may submit their application in English or French.

To apply in French, please use our French careers site: Careers (French)

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.

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;
• 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.