Project Engineer, Power and Energy

TC Energy; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Power and Energy to lead technical development for large-scale thermal power projects across Canada and the US. You will guide projects from concept through commissioning, interfacing with development, commercial, engineering, construction and operations teams.

The role requires travel across North America, and offers a hybrid work model with growth opportunities in a dynamic energy infrastructure environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Professional Engineering designation (APEGA or similar).
• 10+ years of thermal generation/project experience.

Responsibilities

• Own technical development for large-scale thermal projects.
• Lead definition, scope, and technical strategy through FEL stages.
• Coordinate with teams to progress projects through assurance workflows.
• Drive readiness for investment decisions and risk management.
• Interface between development, commercial, engineering, construction and operations.
• Lead technology selection and plant optimization.
• Oversee EPCM firms and engineers.
• Mitigate engineering, constructability, operability risks.
• Ensure permitting and interconnection strategy support.
• Support project performance reporting.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Technical depth

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineering designation (APEGA)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

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

Our Power and Energy Solutions (PES) Project team is seeking a Senior Project Engineer, Power and Energy to join the development of large-scale power generation projects across Canada and the US. Reporting to the Director, Project Engineering, you will play a key role in shaping, developing, and delivering complex thermal power generation projects from concept through commissioning. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle, gaining exposure to engineering, commercial, regulatory, construction, and operational aspects of major energy infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, industry-leading consultants, equipment suppliers, and contractors to transform strategic opportunities into executable projects.

The role will support a portfolio that may include natural gas-fired generation (front of meter and islanded), battery energy storage systems (BESS), cogeneration facilities and hybrid energy solutions supporting North America’s growing electricity demand.

For individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make a tangible impact on large-scale energy projects, this role provides exceptional opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

This position will require travel to various site locations on a regular basis across North America. Hours of work may need to be extended as business needs arise.

What you’ll do

• Own technical development and engineering integration for large-scale thermal power generation projects; starting at concept development, planning and design through commissioning and turnover.
• Lead project definition, scope development and technical strategy through all FEL stages leveraging TC Energy’s Project Delivery System (PDS).
• Coordination with project team members to develop project plans and assurance deliverables to progress the project through project assurance workflows, including FID readiness.
• Drive technical readiness for investment decisions, ensuring appropriate maturity of scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Act as the key technical interface between development, commercial, engineering, construction, and operations teams.
• Lead technology selection, plant configuration, and optimization studies.
• Mange engineering service providers, owner’s engineer and other project consultant technical deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate engineering, constructability, operability, reliability, and execution risks.
• Ensure engineering activities support permitting, interconnection strategy, and regulatory approval requirements.
• Champion value engineering and lifecycle cost optimization initiatives.
• Lead technical support during asset construction and commissioning.
• Develop strategy and provide input into project performance reporting e.g., standardized reporting monthly Project Reports, Project Dashboards, quarterly Board of Director reporting support, project metric development, performance template development and maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Process, Mechanical, Electrical, Energy or related field).
• Professional Engineering designation with APEGA or with another provincial engineering governing body.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in the development and execution of thermal generation and complex industrial or infrastructure projects across a wide geography footprint.
• Direct experience and familiarity with development of large thermal power generation projects is considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee EPCM firms, Owner's Engineers, and other engineering consultants, including defining scopes of work, coordinating multidisciplinary deliverables, monitoring performance, and ensuring technical quality, schedule alignment, and compliance with project requirements.
• Knowledge of various thermal generation technologies (aeroderivative, small/large frame simple & combined cycle, Combined Heat & Power, Solid Oxide Fuel Cells).
• Ability to prioritize work independently and solve problems using established industry-standard methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly to various audiences.
• Experience working with Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Management (EPC and EPCM). contractors, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), engineering consultants, and project developers.
• Experience during construction and commissioning.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and other relevant tools.
• Ability to travel throughout North America as required by the project.

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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