Technical Manager - Renewable Interconnection & Electrical Design

About the role

Are you an experienced electrical engineering leader ready to help shape the future of renewable energy? At Enbridge, we bring together safety, innovation, and collaboration to deliver reliable energy solutions and create lasting value in the communities we serve. As the Technical Manager, Renewable Interconnection & Electrical Design, you will provide technical leadership for utility-scale wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects, helping advance them from early development through key investment decisions. Join a team where your expertise, ideas, and leadership can make a meaningful impact while supporting your continued professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead interconnection activities with utilities, Independent System Operators, and Regional Transmission Organizations from initial studies through agreement negotiations.
• Develop conceptual designs and cost estimates for high-voltage interconnections, substations, collection systems, transmission lines, and related equipment.
• Conduct or review power system studies, including power flow, short-circuit, arc-flash, protection coordination, and grounding assessments.
• Provide technical leadership across internal teams, consultants, contractors, equipment suppliers, and other project partners.
• Support the procurement of high-voltage equipment by developing technical bid packages, evaluating vendor submissions, and optimizing equipment and design solutions.
• Deliver practical technical recommendations that balance safety, reliability, cost, schedule, operability, and long-term asset performance.
• Track technical milestones, identify emerging risks, escalate concerns, and pursue opportunities to improve project design and execution.

Requirements

• You hold a university degree in engineering, preferably electrical engineering, and are registered as a Professional Engineer in Canada or the United States.
• You bring 8 or more years of progressive technical experience, including functional or informal leadership responsibilities.
• You have direct experience with utility-scale electrical systems, renewable energy interconnections, and high-voltage substation or transmission design.
• You understand North American interconnection processes and have experience working with Independent System Operators, Regional Transmission Organizations, or utilities.
• You can assess complex technical information and develop clear recommendations that consider commercial, schedule, safety, and lifecycle requirements.
• You are a collaborative communicator who can lead effective discussions and explain highly technical concepts to diverse audiences, including senior leaders.
• You anticipate issues, take initiative to resolve challenges, and provide calm, disciplined leadership in a fast-paced project environment.

Pay

Base salary ranges from $135,180 – $180,000 CAD for Ontario locations based upon candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity.

Base salary ranges from $135,100 – $180,000 USD for US locations based upon candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity.

Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.

Benefits

• A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance, and disability.
• A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.
• Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
• Enbridge’s FlexWork (hybrid work model) offers eligible employees (Manager and below) the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, opt for a compressed work week schedule, or have flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine your eligibility for each option.

Working Conditions

• This position may be based in Canada or the United States, with the specific work location to be confirmed.
• The role is primarily performed in an office environment, with travel to project sites, supplier locations, and Enbridge offices.
• Travel is expected to average approximately 10% and may increase to as much as 25% during peak project periods.
• A valid driver’s licence and a satisfactory driving record are required.
• The role requires sound judgment and timely decision-making while managing changing priorities and complex project requirements.
• Physical Requirements Include But Are Not Limited To: grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement