Engineer, Permits & Circulations
Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access.
Posted:
January 12, 2026
Closing Date:
January 26, 2025
Position Type:
Permanent
Union:
Exempt - Management Professional (MP)
Why ENMAX?
We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future, a future that includes a workplace where you’ll experience belonging and unlock possibilities. We offer meaningful opportunities, strong collaboration and a career aligned to what matters to you. We’re proud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, because at ENMAX,
we’re lighting the way together.
Join ENMAX as an Engineer, Permits and Circulations
! Are you an engineer who thrives on precision and consistency? This role offers the opportunity to become a trusted expert in reviewing and responding to City of Calgary Development Permits and Circulations submitted to ENMAX. You’ll play a critical part in ensuring compliance and safety by applying your knowledge of utility distribution design and Alberta’s regulatory framework, including the Alberta Electric Utility Code and the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act.
The work is built around well-defined, repeatable processes, and remains essential to ENMAX’s operations and community development.
Major Responsibilities:
Evaluate development permits and provide timely responses, either through the City of Calgary or directly to applicants when needed.
Review and respond to circulations submitted by the City to ensure ENMAX’s standards and requirements are met.
Act as the primary point of contact for City of Calgary circulations and development permits within the Engineering team.
Assess external consultant designs for compliance with ENMAX’s EPC Standards and Guidelines.
Maintain and improve process documentation, identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency in ENMAX workflows.
Provide technical guidance to internal teams, ensuring encroachment issues are understood and resolved early in project planning.
Collaborate across ENMAX teams—including Projects, Asset Management, Field Services, Safety, and Land—to support seamless project execution
Education Required:
Degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering
P.Eng. status with The Association of Professionals in Engineering and Geoscience in Alberta (APEGA)
Qualifications &
Experience:
5+ years of experience in electrical utility distribution design and construction.
Strong understanding of utility industry codes, standards, and practices to ensure compliance and safety.
Familiarity with ENMAX Distribution and Network design is an asset.
Proficiency with PLS CADD is an asset.
Experience using Bluebeam for efficient review and collaboration is an asset.
Competencies:
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly and professionally.
Proven ability to prepare accurate reports and conduct thorough reviews, coupled with a track record of introducing innovative ideas to enhance processes and workflows.
Effective communicator across diverse audiences—from developers to homeowners—capable of explaining utility code, policies, and procedures in a clear, solution-oriented manner.
ENMAX Values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Service, Teamwork, Agility, Innovation
Did we mention the ENMAX Advantage?
We offer competitive compensation including a comprehensive flexible benefits program, non-downtown location that includes great building amenities such as free onsite fitness facility, onsite massage, onsite child care centre (upon availability, offered from our ENMAX Place location 141 – 50 Ave. SE), free parking and much more. If you share our values and would like to make a difference with your career, join the team and see where the ENMAX possibilities can take you.
Location: This role will be part of our hybrid (home and office) workforce with office workspace located at our South Service Center location (8820 - 52 St. S.E. Calgary, AB). You will have the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays and will work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
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