Compression Operations Engineer NGTL/CGL

3001 TC USA Services Inc; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking a Compression Operations Engineer to support safe and reliable operation of natural gas compressor stations across a defined geographic area. The role emphasizes hands-on field engagement, collaboration with engineers and field specialists, and contributing to operational excellence.

The engineer will gather data, perform analyses, and support issue resolution, facility health assessments, and risk mitigation. A P.Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering
• P.Eng. or eligibility with APEGA in good standing
• 5–10 years of progressive relevant engineering experience

Responsibilities

• Perform data gathering and analyses to support issue resolution and risk assessments.
• Provide field-based operational troubleshooting with site visits.
• Analyze data to identify underperforming assets and opportunities for reliability improvements.
• Support risk assessments for compression facilities and capital projects.
• Drive MOC development and implementation and update procedures.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Field troubleshooting

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical/Civil Engineering

P.Eng. or eligibility with APEGA

Licensure in good standing

Job description

Opportunity

The NGTL/CGL Operations Engineering team is seeking a Compression Operations Engineer to provide engineering support to enable the safe and reliable operation of natural gas compressor station facilities. The Engineer will be assigned a defined geographic area and will support compressor station assets within that area, as well as contribute to system-wide operational initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to work within a high-performing, multidisciplinary team and to collaborate closely with experienced engineers, field specialists, and commercial operations personnel. This position provides a unique opportunity for hands-on field engagement, supporting day-to-day compressor station operations while developing a strong foundation in safety, operational excellence, and technical execution. The experience is designed to support the growth of well-rounded engineers who bring practical insight, sound technical fundamentals, and a strong commitment to safe and reliable operations.

What you’ll do

• Perform data gathering and engineering analyses to support issue resolution, facility health assessments, root cause investigations, and risk assessments, with appropriate technical oversight as required.
• Provide field-based operational troubleshooting support for new and ongoing issues, including site visits and collaboration with senior reliability specialists and engineers.
• Analyze operational and engineering data to identify underperforming assets, systemic issues, and opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance practices.
• Facilitate operational decision-making risk assessments for compression facilities.
• Support the development and execution of treatment plans focused on reducing asset-level and system-wide risk.
• Conduct alternatives analysis and provide technical scoping recommendations, along with operational support for capital and expense projects, to ensure risks and proposed solutions within annual programs are effectively mitigated.
• Drive Management of Change (MOC) development and implementation, including contributing to engineering design activities under appropriate technical oversight.
• Assist in the development, review, and updating of TC Energy maintenance and operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Preference to Electrical Engineering background.
• Registered, or eligible to register with, APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in good standing.
• 5-10 years of progressive relevant engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate change and help others adapt to a continuously changing work environment.
• Proven ability to drive short-term and long-term technical solutions to complex and ambiguous problems.
• Experienced with engineering principles, codes, and standards to identify issue and recommend improvements.
• Ability to recognize and adapt to changing business priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad engineering expertise.
• Troubleshooting skills, including familiarity with all aspects of facility operation.
• Failure investigation and root cause determination and interpretation of damage mechanisms.
• Familiarity with norms and standards related to equipment reliability, safety, and risk management.
• Time management skills and ability to work independently, including at field locations.
• Previous maintenance process and system development experience.

This position requires candidates to

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and provide a driver’s abstract (record) for review.
• Stay away from home base overnight which will include living in and maintaining company camps or housing (~30% of the time).

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.

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% 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. Our business is based on the connections we make. By partnering with communities, businesses and leaders across our extensive energy network, we unlock opportunity today and for generations to come.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. 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.