Automation Engineer-In-Training

Oil Authority; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking an Engineer-in-Training to support industrial automation and control systems across Canada Gas assets. You’ll work with experienced engineers, field specialists and technicians to gain hands-on OT experience with PLCs, HMI/SCADA, cybersecurity, and data systems.

The role emphasizes strong engineering fundamentals, curiosity and problem-solving, with opportunities to advance into complex design, reliability analysis and lifecycle improvements as experience grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration with APEGA as an Engineer-in-Training.
• 1 to 4 years of relevant engineering experience, including internship or co-op.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to approach unfamiliar problems logically.
• Willingness to learn from engineers, specialists and technicians.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve PLC, HMI, instrumentation, communications, and control system issues.
• Build OT expertise across automation, instrumentation, networking, cybersecurity, and data systems.
• Participate in rotational on-call program, supporting after-hours issues.
• Analyze asset data to identify recurring failures and improvement opportunities.
• Develop, test and implement automation software changes per MOC requirements.
• Support control system testing, commissioning and root-cause investigations.
• Assist with control system upgrades and lifecycle improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering, or related engineering discipline

APEGGA Engineer-in-Training eligibility

Tools

Python

PowerShell

C/C++

Rockwell ControlLogix

Emerson Rx3i

AVEVA System Platform

AVEVA PI System

Job description

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.

Join us. Connect to what matters.

The Opportunity

Are you an early-career engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and wants to build deep expertise in industrial automation and control systems?

TC Energy's Automation Operations Engineering team within Canada Operations Technical Support is seeking an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to support the industrial control systems that enable the safe and reliable operation of our Canada Gas assets.

This is a technically focused role where you'll work alongside experienced automation engineers, field specialists, technicians, and other engineering disciplines to solve real operational problems. You’ll gain hands-on experience across industrial control systems and the broader Operational Technology (OT) environment, including PLCs, HMI/SCADA, industrial networks, instrumentation, cybersecurity, and data systems supporting compressor and measurement facilities.

We're looking for someone with strong engineering fundamentals, technical curiosity, logical troubleshooting skills, and the drive to develop deep expertise in automation and controls.

As your experience grows, you'll take on increasingly complex engineering work involving control system troubleshooting, programming, system design, reliability analysis, risk assessment, cybersecurity, and lifecycle improvements.

If you enjoy understanding how and why systems work, digging into difficult technical problems, and continually expanding your engineering knowledge, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Work with engineers, field specialists, and technicians to diagnose and resolve PLC, HMI, instrumentation, communications, and control system issues affecting operating facilities.
• Build technical expertise in Operational Technology (OT), working across the intersection of industrial automation, instrumentation, networking, cybersecurity, computing infrastructure, and physical equipment.
• Participate in a rotational on-call program, approximately one week in eight, supporting after-hours control system issues as your knowledge and experience develop.
• Analyze asset and operational data to identify recurring failures, reliability concerns, and opportunities to improve system performance and availability.
• Develop, test, and implement automation software changes in accordance with established engineering, testing, and Management of Change requirements.
• Participate in control system testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations.
• Troubleshoot secure network communications and resolve data transmission issues between field and data center systems.
• Support automation-related risk assessments and identify control system reliability and lifecycle risks.
• Support the development of technical scopes for control system upgrades and facility improvement projects.
• Develop scripts, tools, and automated solutions that improve engineering, maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting activities.
• Apply engineering principles to problems involving automation, instrumentation, industrial communications, computing systems, and rotating equipment controls.
• Take increasing ownership of engineering activities as your technical capabilities and experience develop.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Must be registered or eligible for registration with APEGA as an Engineer-in-Training.
• 1 to 4 years of relevant engineering experience, including applicable internship or co-op experience.
• Strong engineering fundamentals with a demonstrated interest in automation, controls, instrumentation, programming, or Operational Technology (OT).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to approach unfamiliar technical problems logically and systematically.
• Ability and willingness to learn from experienced engineers, specialists, technicians, and other subject‑matter experts.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Self‑motivated and comfortable taking initiative while recognizing when to seek guidance or technical support.

Preferred Qualifications

We’re looking for strong technical aptitude and learning ability rather than experience with every technology listed below. Exposure to one or more through work experience, co‑op or internship placements, university projects, laboratories, or technical design teams would be considered an asset.

• Experience working with control system deliverables including control narratives, cause‑and‑effect logic, control panel designs and system testing.
• Experience with PLC or industrial control system programming, particularly platforms such as Rockwell ControlLogix, Emerson ControlWave Micro, or Emerson Rx3i.
• Experience with HMI, SCADA, or industrial data systems such as AVEVA System Platform (Wonderware) or AVEVA PI System.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity standards and design principles.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial networks, including firewalls and switches.
• Programming or scripting using Python, PowerShell, C/C++, or similar languages.
• Exposure to industrial instrumentation, sensors, electrical systems, compressors, gas turbines, or other rotating equipment.

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. For over 75 years, we have proudly connected the world to the energy it needs. Every day, we move more than 30 per cent of the natural gas used across the continent and connect LNG exports to global markets, powering communities and industries. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy across North America. Our field operations span seven Canadian provinces, 34 U.S. states and seven Mexican states. Together, we strengthen the connections that deliver the energy the world relies on-every day.

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 [e-mail] 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.