Pipeline Hydraulic Engineer

tcenergy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking a Pipeline Hydraulic Engineer to design and analyze hydraulic systems for the NGTL network, including Foothills, ATCO, and Ventures. You will evaluate capacity, reliability, and long-term performance, guiding investments with data-driven recommendations.

You will collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Projects, and Regulatory teams to deliver optimized solutions and support regulatory filings throughout concept to execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline and registered or eligible as a P.Eng with APEGA.
• Minimum 2 years progressive, relevant experience in pipeline hydraulics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydraulic design and analysis for NGTL, Foothills, ATCO and Ventures systems.
• Conduct hydraulic simulations and evaluate facility alternatives considering technical and economic factors.
• Provide hydraulic input to datasheets, DBMs, drawings and funding summaries.
• Support CER and regulatory applications and related initiatives.
• Assess compressor aero assemblies for head/flow and long-term requirements.
• Collaborate with Commercial to optimize capital expansion programs.
• Work with Asset Management and System Operations to improve operations and risk assessments.
• Develop process improvement strategies including automation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Synergi Gas

Python

VBA

PowerBI

Job description

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

Join the System Design West (SDW) team and help shape the future of TC Energy's Canadian natural gas pipeline network. We are seeking a Pipeline Hydraulic Engineer to conduct hydraulic design and analysis on the NGTL System (incl. assets on Foothills, ATCO and Ventures).

In this role, you will support commercial growth opportunities, evaluate system capacity, and develop pipeline and facility solutions that enhance reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance. You'll collaborate with partners across Commercial, Operations, Projects, and Regulatory to deliver data‑driven recommendations and support critical planning and investment decisions from concept through execution.

What you will do

• Conduct hydraulic simulation and analysis of facility solutions for the NGTL, Foothills, ATCO, and Ventures integrated gas transmission systems and evaluate competitive threats from third party companies (eg. Westcoast and Alliance)
• Evaluate alternatives to ensure facilities align with both technical and economic considerations, long‑term requirements, and aligns with corporate sustainability goals;
• Provide hydraulic input to datasheets, DBMs, drawing packages and develop decision summaries to authorize funding required to progress project development
• Contribute to the preparation of CER facility applications, and support other regulatory applications and initiatives;
• Analyze performance characteristics (head / flow) of aero assemblies for each compressor unit to ensure facility meet long term requirements, and recommend changes where necessary;
• Collaborate and support Commercial opportunities through the optimization of capital expansion programs to meet market demands;
• Collaborate and support the Asset Management and System Operations teams to optimize system operation and maintenance program and conduct hydraulic risk assessments
• Develop strategies for process improvement and innovation through deployment of integrated programming and automation solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline
• 2 or more years of progressive, relevant experience
• Registered or soon to be eligible as a P. Eng (Professional Engineer) with APEGA
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to work independently
• Strong analytical skills, capable of resolving problems independentlyGood verbal and written communication presentation skills
• Able to work and contribute in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the TC Energy integrated pipeline systems would be an asset
• Pipeline hydraulic simulation (Synergi Gas) experience is considered an asset
• Programming (e.g., Python, VBA, PowerBI), AI, and/or data analytics experience

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 [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.