Senior Engineer - Alternative Class Compliance Programs

3001 TC USA Services Inc; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

TC Energy is seeking an Engineer to advance pipeline safety, integrity, and regulatory excellence across the US pipeline system. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, regulatory compliance, and program implementation, shaping the approach to the Integrity Management Alternative under 49 CFR §192.611(a)(4).

You will work with engineering, compliance, operations, and regulators to ensure effective tracking, timely compliance, and audit readiness while contributing to the maturation of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering mandatory.
• 6–10 years of pipeline integrity engineering experience.
• Understanding of US CFR 192 and related standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Audits and regulatory engagements experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate segments for eligibility and feasibility under the Integrity Management Alternative.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions across technical, operational, and regulatory perspectives.
• Identify, prioritize and track projects to meet programmatic requirements.
• Monitor regulatory deadlines, milestones and program performance; maintain audit-ready documents.
• Analyze complex technical, operational, and regulatory information and translate into practical solutions.
• Support interactions with regulators, including inspections and information requests.
• Develop procedures and interpretations related to the Integrity Management Alternative.
• Communicate regulatory interpretations and compliance positions across the organization.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of pipeline safety and integrity management."
• Manage multiple concurrent activities balancing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Support other alternative program initiatives as needed.

Skills

Pipeline integrity engineering

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.
• Develop and communicate regulatory interpretations, compliance positions, and practical guidance that enable consistent understanding and application of requirements across the organization.
• 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
• Driving a motor vehicle is an essential job function of this position. Following a conditional offer of employment, the Company will check the motor vehicle records of any job application when driving is an essential job function.

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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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. We are the essential network that connects communities with opportunities, industries with solutions and nations with prosperity. We create meaningful connections that extend beyond pipelines to the fabric of our daily lives; from heating homes to shaping a brighter future. At TC Energy, we believe our people are the driving force behind these vital connections. If you’re ready to join a team that’s shaping the future of energy—make the connection and apply today. 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. Our business is based on the connections we make. By partnering with communities, businesses and leaders across our extensive energy network, we unlock opportunity today and for generations to come.