Business Development Specialist

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Houston, TX, USA
Hybrid
135K-160K Annually
Senior level
Energy • Renewable Energy
The Role
Leads commercial origination and business development for natural gas transmission and midstream assets in the Gulf Coast. Responsibilities include managing customer relationships, securing renewals, identifying growth opportunities, evaluating projects, negotiating agreements, coordinating due diligence and approvals, and aligning Legal, Regulatory, Engineering, Planning, Operations, and Field teams. The role requires strong knowledge of natural gas commercial operations, market analysis, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration, with moderate travel and a valid driver’s license.
Summary Generated by Built In

Posting End Date:

September 21, 2026

Employee Type:

Regular-Full time

Union/Non:

This is a non-union position

At Enbridge, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable energy while driving financial excellence and innovation. We are seeking a Business Development Specialist to join our team!

In this role, you will lead commercial origination and business development activities for Enbridge Gas Transmission and Midstream assets in the United States Gulf Coast region. You will strengthen customer relationships, identify profitable growth opportunities, negotiate commercial agreements, and coordinate cross-functional support to advance projects that align with Enbridge’s strategy and investment criteria.

Bring your commercial expertise and relationship-building skills to help shape the future growth of our Gulf Coast business!

Note:

  • This position is not eligible for relocation or international relocation.

  • This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located without requiring sponsorship from Enbridge now or in the future.

What You Will Do:

  • Support the commercial origination strategy for Enbridge Gas Transmission and Midstream assets across the Gulf Coast region.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers to secure contract renewals, identify optimization opportunities, and generate new business.

  • Identify, evaluate, and advance onshore natural gas growth projects and expansion opportunities in collaboration with customers, partners, and internal teams.

  • Lead or support commercial negotiations, due diligence, contract development, and approval processes while coordinating operational and back-office requirements.

  • Build alignment across Legal, Regulatory, Engineering, System Planning, Project Development, Economic Evaluation, Commercial Operations, and Field Operations.

  • Maintain knowledge of natural gas markets, competitors, and customer needs; assess unsuccessful efforts and support strategic planning and business development initiatives.

Who You Are:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline.

  • 7+ years of experience in the natural gas or energy industry within marketing, accounting, finance, commercial operations, or a related area.

  • Strong knowledge of natural gas commercial operations; experience with an interstate or intrastate pipeline company is preferred.

  • Demonstrative analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, communication, and commercial decision-making skills.

  • Ability to build productive customer and stakeholder relationships and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams to achieve shared outcomes.

  • Experience in commercial operations, sales, marketing, project development, or a similar industrial environment is preferred; knowledge of North American gas markets, including the Permian, Haynesville, and Eagle Ford shale regions, is an asset.

Working Conditions:

  • Office environment.

  • Moderate (25%) travel.

  • A valid driver's license and maintenance of a responsible driving record is required which will be validated before hire.

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:

Grasping, kneeling, light to moderate lifting of objects weighing up to 20 pounds, reaching above the shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirements such as viewing screens, detecting color coding, and reading fine print, hearing requirements, and the ability to sit at a computer for extended periods.

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to:

Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and written instructions or other information; understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions; organize thoughts and ideas using understandable terminology; organize and prioritize work schedules on a short-term basis; make decisions that have a moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impacts outside this area; understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines; complete routine forms; compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports; and communicate with individuals by telephone.

Salary:

  • Ranges from $135,100 to $160,000 USD for U.S. locations, based on the 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, and sick leave, plus paid personal days off depending on location, and paid holidays.

  • An Employee and Family Assistance Program.

  • A Wellness Program focused 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 level and below, the option to work from home on Wednesdays and Fridays, choose a compressed workweek schedule, or use flexible start and end times. Role requirements determine eligibility for each option. #LI-Hybrid

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [email protected].

Information For Applicants:

  • Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.

  • We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

  • Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 7+ years of experience in the natural gas or energy industry, including marketing, accounting, finance, commercial operations, or a related area
  • Strong knowledge of natural gas commercial operations
  • Analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, communication, and commercial decision-making skills
  • Ability to build productive customer and stakeholder relationships and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
  • Valid driver’s license and responsible driving record
  • Experience with an interstate or intrastate pipeline company
  • Experience in commercial operations, sales, marketing, project development, or a similar industrial environment
  • Knowledge of North American gas markets, including the Permian, Haynesville, and Eagle Ford regions
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The Company
HQ: Calgary, Alberta
10,753 Employees

What We Do

Our name spells out our mission: a bridge to a cleaner energy future. That bridge safely connects millions of people around the world to the energy they rely on every day, fueling quality of life. Throughout our history, and especially today, we are looking beyond the horizon to invest in and build modern infrastructure, resilient communities and reliable energy. We operate across North America and beyond—powering industry, empowering society and safely delivering reliable, affordable sources of energy through our four core businesses: - Liquids pipelines - Natural gas pipelines, - Gas distribution and storage - Renewable energy

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