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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.\nTrans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.\nAs 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.\nWith 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.\nOur Core Values\nTrans 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. If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your strengths in an environment that encourages Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence, we invite you to explore this opportunity with us!\nLocation: Calgary Head Office\nDepartment: Pacific Link\nReports to: Project Manager\nWorker Type: Contract\nSchedule Type: Full-time\nWork Setting: In-office and Field\nTrans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Field Engineer, Pacific Link. In this position, you will provide field engineering and technical support for the development and execution of the Pacific Link Project. The role is accountable for ensuring engineering requirements are effectively translated into field execution activities while supporting safe, compliant, efficient, and high-quality project delivery.\nWorking closely with Engineering, Construction, Environmental, Regulatory, Indigenous Relations, Project Controls, Operations, and external contractors, the Field Engineer serves as a key technical resource supporting field activities. The successful candidate will facilitate communication between office and field teams, resolve or escalate technical issues, support construction readiness, and monitor field execution to ensure compliance with approved designs, project specifications, and regulatory commitments.\nKey Responsibilities\nProvide field engineering support for Pacific Link pipeline activities during planning, construction preparation, execution, commissioning, and project closeout phases.\nServe as a technical liaison in the field between the engineering team, construction contractors, and inspectors, to facilitate timely issue resolution and effective communication.\nSupport the review and implementation of engineering drawings, specifications, work packages, and construction procedures in the field.\nMonitor construction activities to verify compliance with approved engineering designs, project requirements, safety standards, environmental commitments, and regulatory obligations.\nReview and coordinate responses to requests for information (RFIs), field change requests, design clarifications, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).\nParticipate in constructability reviews, pre-construction planning activities, and contractor coordination meetings.\nConduct site inspections and field verifications to identify technical issues, construction risks, and quality deficiencies.\nSupport testing, commissioning, turnover, and start-up activities by coordinating field engineering requirements and technical documentation.\nCollaborate with the Construction Manager to timely and proactively resolve engineering design and technical issues that may impact construction contractor’s productivity and schedule.\nCollaborate with the Manager, Pipeline Engineering to timely and proactively interface with the pipeline engineeering team to obtain the engineering support and technical expertise from Head Office required to resolve field engineering design and technical issues.\nTrack engineering action items.\nPromote a strong safety culture through participation in safety meetings, field hazard assessments, and contractor safety initiatives.\nQualifications and Professional Experience\nPost-secondary education in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline.\nProfessional Engineer (P.Eng.), Engineer-in-Training (EIT), Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.), or eligibility for professional registration is considered an asset.\n5+ years of experience supporting field engineering, construction execution, pipeline projects.\nExperience supporting construction and field execution activities on pipeline projects.\nStrong understanding of engineering drawings, technical specifications, construction work packages, inspection processes, and quality management requirements.\nKnowledge of pipeline construction is considered an asset.\nExperience in team working with Construction Manager and Inspectors, construction contractors, engineering team, and engineering consultants.\nStrong understanding of construction safety programs, permit requirements, environmental obligations, and regulatory compliance expectations.\nDemonstrated ability to identify technical issues and facilitate practical solutions in a dynamic field environment.\nExcellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.\nStrong organizational and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to effectively manage competing priorities.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with document control.\nCommitment to inclusive practices and a willingness to contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.\nWorking Conditions\nField-based position along pipeline route in AB or BC.\nSafe driving record.\nWillingness and ability to travel extensively to project sites, contractor facilities, and field locations throughout the Pacific Link project area.\nPermanent presence at active construction sites and project field offices is required.\nField work will involve exposure to varying weather conditions, remote locations, uneven terrain, and industrial construction environments.\nWill need to work 6 days a week, 12-hour days, and provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on holidays during critical construction, commissioning, or project execution activities.\nWe Build Careers and Pipelines That Last\nOur 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.\nA Rewarding Opportunity\nWe offer:\nValuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;\nAn opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;\nCompetitive compensation;\nA place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;\nMeaningful work that makes a difference;\nAn opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.\nWe value:\nThe health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;\nMeaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;\nThe commitment and resilience of our people;\nCollaboration and achieving success together. \nIn 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.\nIn Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).\nIn 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.\nTrans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley.\nOur Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)\nTrans 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. 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