Electrical Operations Engineer

Oil Authority; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking an Electrical Operations Engineer to support the safe and reliable operation of natural gas compressor stations within a hybrid Canadian footprint. You will serve as the main electrical engineering contact across an assigned geographic area, enabling day-to-day operations and strengthening asset safety and reliability.

The role offers hands-on field engagement, collaboration with experienced engineers and field specialists, and opportunities to contribute to system-wide

Qualifications

• Registered or eligible to register with APEGA as a P.Eng.
• 5–10 years of progressive relevant engineering experience
• Ability to initiate change in a dynamic environment
• Proven ability to drive technical solutions to complex problems
• Familiarity with engineering principles, codes, and standards

Responsibilities

• Gather data and perform analyses to support issue resolution and risk assessments.
• Provide field-based troubleshooting with site visits and collaboration with senior engineers.
• Analyze data to identify underperforming assets and reliability improvements.
• Facilitate risk assessments for compression facilities.
• Support development and execution of treatment plans to reduce risk.
• Contribute to scoping and execution of capital/expense projects.
• Drive MOC development and implementation.
• Assist in updating maintenance procedures.

Skills

Problem solving

Change leadership

Analytical thinking

Industry knowledge

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA

Tools

MCC

APU generators

VFDs

Transformers

Electrical grounding

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

The NGTL/CGL Operations Engineering team is seeking an Electrical Operations Engineer to provideengineering support to enable the safe and reliable operation of natural gas compressor station facilities.

The Electrical Operations Engineer will serve as the primary engineering point of contact for compressor station assets within an assigned geographic area, working across disciplines to support day‑to‑day operations and improve asset safety and reliability. They will also provide broader electrical expertise to the team as needed and contribute to system‑wide electrical 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

• 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

• Electrical engineering background preferred, with a passion for compressor station operations and reliability and a willingness to work across disciplines to resolve operational challenges and improve asset performance.
• Experience with motor control centres (MCC), auxiliary power unit (APU) generators, variable frequency drives, motors, transformers, lighting, cabling, wiring, and grounding is highly desired.
• 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. #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.