NGTL System Planning - Pipeline Hydraulics 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 Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!

The opportunity

Our System Design West (SDW) team is evolving and requires a Pipeline Hydraulic Engineer to support our Capacity Management Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the hydraulic design and analysis of the NGTL, Foothills, ATCO and Ventures integrated natural gas pipeline systems. You will have the opportunity to learn about every aspect of the business from project inception to retirement while working collaboratively with other stakeholders within the organization.

What you will do

1. Conduct steady state and transient hydraulic simulation and analysis of facility solutions for the NGTL, Foothills, ATCO, and Ventures integrated gas transmission systems.
2. Evaluate alternatives to ensure facilities align with both technical and economic considerations, long-term requirements and aligns with corporate sustainability goals.
3. Provide design information and technical support to internal/ external team such as datasheets, DBMs, drawing packages and review the results and feasibility.
4. Contribute to the preparation of CER facility applications, and support regulatory applications and initiatives.
5. Provide technical support to Commercial and Project Development teams.
6. Collaborate and support the Asset Management and System Operations teams to optimize system operation and maintenance program and conduct hydraulic risk assessments.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 4+ years of experience in the pipeline industry, focused on hydraulic modeling.
2. Engineering degree, Mechanical or Chemical.
3. Self-motivated and strong analytical skills.
4. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Able to work and contribute in a team environment.
6. Registered or eligible to register as a P.Eng with APEGA in Alberta in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge of the TC Energy integrated pipeline systems.
2. Exposure to Synergi Gas Hydraulic simulator is preferred, experience with other hydraulic software would be beneficial.
3. Demonstrates initiative in coordinating and contributing to process enhancements.
4. Interest in technology and potential to develop programming tools relevant to the role.

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

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

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