Specialist System Design East

TC Energy; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy infrastructure company in Calgary seeks a gas hydraulic modeling specialist. The ideal candidate provides advanced technical support for hydraulic modeling and leads innovation initiatives. Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 15 years of relevant experience. This position offers a hybrid work model, emphasizing collaboration and professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Flexible dress code

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Expertise in gas pipeline hydraulic simulation.
• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on gas hydraulic simulation.
• Support complex hydraulic simulations.
• Deliver training in gas pipelines and hydraulic modeling.

Skills

Gas pipeline hydraulic simulation

Advanced problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Synergi Gas software

Python

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 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

The System Design East (SDE) team is seeking a highly experienced gas hydraulic modeling specialist to support the Capacity Management department. This expert-level role is responsible for providing advanced technical support for hydraulic modeling, maintaining modeling software and databases, and contributing to strategic initiatives and R&D efforts.

Reporting to the Manager, System Design East, the successful candidate will provide guidance and technical leadership to engineers working across the Canadian Natural Gas business footprint, including Coastal GasLink, NGTL, Foothills, Mainline, and TQM systems. This role requires deep technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong understanding of commercial and operational drivers.

What you'll do

• Provide expert-level guidance on gas hydraulic simulation, design criteria, probability and risk assessment, and technical and operational viability

• Support complex hydraulic simulations, including troubleshooting and optimization

• Deliver foundational training in gas pipelines and hydraulic modeling to junior/new team members

• Maintain and enhance the GeoFind Hydraulic Database ensuring high standards of data quality and validation

• Lead innovation, efficiency, and process improvement initiatives and R&D projects in alignment with technical and commercial objectives.

• Collaborate with IS and third-party vendors to update and maintain Synergi Gas software, ensuring seamless integration with internal tools, processes, and customizations.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership within the team.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical preferred)

• Minimum 15 years of progressive, relevant experience (an alternate combination of education or experience may be considered)

• In-depth knowledge of TC Energy integrated Canadian gas pipeline systems

• Expertise in gas pipeline hydraulic simulation and the ability to apply this knowledge to develop facility and capacity recommendations

• Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail

• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and analyze data

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical findings to diverse audiences

• Proven ability to work collaboratively and provide mentorship to others

• Registered, or eligible to be registered, as a P. Eng. (Professional Engineer) with APEGAin good standing

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with knowledge of system operations & maintenance, gas markets, pipeline infrastructure and regulatory requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of pipeline and facility infrastructure, including compressor station systems and components

• Demonstrated leadership in driving initiatives that enhance analysis methodologies, data integrity, and improved commercial outcomes

• Expertise in developing and applying probabilistic risk models to assess system reliability, performance, and risk exposure

• Experience in programming languages (e.g. Python) for data analysis, model development, and automation.

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 complementary businesses of natural gas 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.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

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