Senior Engineer - Alternative Class Compliance Programs

tcenergy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking an Engineer to join our Safety and Technical Services US Class / HCA team to advance pipeline safety, integrity, and regulatory excellence across our US pipeline system. You will work at the intersection of engineering, regulatory compliance, and program implementation.

You’ll evaluate 49 CFR 192.611(a)(4) Integrity Management responsibilities, shape our approach to class location changes, coordinate projects, and ensure tracking and documentation for audit readiness and

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of pipeline integrity engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• US CFR 192 knowledge and standards (experience preferred).
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment.
• Experience in audits and regulatory engagements.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate pipeline segments for eligibility and feasibility under the Integrity Management Alternative.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions to align technical, operational, and regulatory perspectives.
• Identify, prioritize, and track projects to meet programmatic requirements for compliance.
• Monitor regulatory deadlines, milestones, and program performance; maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Analyze technical, regulatory information and translate requirements into practical solutions.
• Support interactions with regulators, including inspections and information requests.
• Develop procedures, guidance documents, and regulatory interpretations related to the program.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of pipeline safety and integrity management.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Technical writing

Audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Excel

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

The Safety and Technical Services US Class / HCA team is evolving to meet the increasing complexity and regulatory demands of a growing business environment. To support this evolution, we are seeking an Engineer to join our high-performing team and play a critical role in advancing pipeline safety, integrity, and regulatory excellence across TC Energy's US pipeline system.

In this role, you will be at the intersection of engineering, regulatory compliance, and program implementation, supporting the execution and ongoing management of 49 CFR §192.611(a)(4), known as the Integrity Management (IM) Alternative to manage changes in Class location. You will help shape the company's strategy for this recently codified rule by evaluating segment applicability, threat susceptibility, coordinating projects required to satisfy programmatic requirements, and ensuring compliance obligations are effectively tracked and documented.

Success in this position requires the ability to navigate complex technical and regulatory requirements and collaborate across a diverse stakeholder network. You will work closely with engineering and compliance subject matter experts, operations personnel, project teams, and federal regulatory agencies to support consistent compliance outcomes.

This role offers a unique opportunity to help establish and mature a new regulatory compliance framework, influence the company's approach to class location change management, and contribute to the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of critical energy infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Evaluate pipeline segments for eligibility and feasibility under the Integrity Management Alternative, including assessment of integrity threats, asset characteristics, and business goals.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions to align technical, operational, and regulatory perspectives on implementation challenges
• Identify, prioritize, and track projects necessary to meet initial and recurring programmatic requirements, ensuring timely and effective compliance.
• Monitor regulatory deadlines, compliance milestones, and program performance, while maintaining documentation that demonstrates compliance and supports audit readiness.
• Analyze complex technical, operational, and regulatory information and translate requirements into practical, risk-based business solutions.
• Support interactions with federal and state regulators, including inspection preparation, regulatory communications, and responses to information requests.
• Participate in the development of procedures, guidance documents, and regulatory interpretations related to the Integrity Management Alternative
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of pipeline safety and integrity management through innovation, technology, and strategic problem-solving
• Manage multiple concurrent activities while balancing technical, operational, and regulatory priorities in a dynamic environment
• Support other alternative program initiatives, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of related industry and pipeline integrity engineering experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Canadian candidates, registered or eligible to register as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in the prevailing jurisdiction in good standing (e.g., APEGA in Alberta).
• Understanding of US Federal Pipeline Regulations (CFR 192) and standards
• Ability and initiative to work independently, display creativity, and exercise sound judgment
• Experience in audits and regulatory engagements
• Demonstrated organizational skills and proven ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience in developing technical procedures and processes to ensure safety, compliance, efficiency and effectiveness
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a track record of task completion and change leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, decision-making, and negotiation skills
• Possess excellent computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and SharePoint)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Integrity Management Programs and principles
• Comprehensive understanding of DOT Regulation 49 CFR 192
• U.S. candidates, registered or eligible for Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure in the applicable jurisdiction

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