Planning Engineer

Determined, imaginative, curious-if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity

There are two engineering job openings available. Both roles provide engineering expertise to optimize the natural gas pipeline and storage system.

• One reporting to the Manager of Operations Planning-East.

• One reporting to the Manager of Facility Planning-East.

Responsibilities for Operations Planning include coordinating facility maintenance by conducting capacity studies and being involved with the planning of construction programs; prioritizing storage injections and withdrawals; and maintaining real-time transient models of the pipeline system.

Responsibilities for Facility Planning include long-term planning for system expansion and conducting capacity studies to meet customer needs and reach new markets as well as assisting with construction program planning, selection of pipeline routes, material and equipment specifications, and the development of commercial strategies and service offerings.

While the core responsibilities are similar, each position will focus on the unique priorities of either Operations Planning or Facility Planning.

What you'll do

• Apply engineering and analytical expertise in assigned functional activities.

• Use pipeline computer simulation models to:

  • Evaluate pipeline operations and efficiency.

  • Evaluate the pipeline system's ability to accommodate customer requests for transportation services, to determine means for serving new markets to evaluate methods to optimize the operation of the pipeline system, and to analyze alternative operations during facility outages

  • Calculate capacity restrictions for maintenance and project activities. Coordinates the activities to minimize impact to customers as well as financial impact to TC Energy.

  • Analyze daily operations, predict performance, locate underutilized capacity, simulate operating conditions, respond to technical questions from Gas Control, and compare actual versus estimated deliveries.

• Develop, implement, and monitor daily operational plans for moving gas through the pipeline system to satisfy contracts and optimize utilization.

• Provide engineering oversight to minimize the impact of construction and testing on daily gas flow.

• Participate in planning and scheduling construction programs.

• Develop high-level design of pipeline facilities, select routes, and specify materials and equipment.

• Develop alternative operating, replacement, and expansion proposals.

• Coordinate with Gas Control, Operations, and Engineering regarding growth, integrity work, and maintenance.

• Evaluate or review pipeline system capacity for posting on the Electronic Bulletin Board.

• Maintain up-to-date technical expertise, participate in professional groups, consult with outside experts, and assist in technical training.

• Ensure all engineering activities conform to codes, regulatory rules, company policies, standards, and specifications.

• Visit field locations and provide liaison between field and Headquarters.

• Provide engineering or system operating expertise for legal, rate, regulatory, operations, or facility issues.

• Interpret applicable codes and regulations in specialized areas.

• Effectively manage and complete multiple smaller-scale projects concurrently and timely.

• Solve analytical problems for non-routine issues.

• Other tasks as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university program.

• Strong communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with technical peers and customer representatives.

• Ability to maintain a positive presence with customers, stakeholders, and outside entities (Producers, Pipelines, LDCs, vendors, etc.) through professional communications.

• Knowledgeable in formal planning techniques for major projects.

• Demonstrated ability to develop engineering standards, specifications, guidelines, policies, and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing hydraulic models.

• Proficiency with gas flow modeling software, capacity planning, and/or facility scheduling.

Additional Information

• This position requires travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings, or training, which may involve overnight stays away from home.

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs-moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at careers@tcenergy.com for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.