Pipeline Integrity Engineer

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

Reporting to the Team Leader, ILI Review team in the Pipe Integrity Corrosion and SCC Threat Management Department, the person in this position is an Engineer/Technologist supporting a variety of pipeline integrity activities and projects involving the company's existing natural gas pipeline systems in Canada and across the U.S.

The Pipeline Integrity Engineer/Technologist assists with pipeline integrity program planning, pipeline failure investigation, excavation programs, procedures development, performs analysis, participates in studies and develops engineering standards and procedures related to pipeline integrity projects.

What you’ll do

• Review, analyze, and conduct pipeline defect analysis utilizing direct assessment, in-line inspection, pressure test, and other assessment data to propose remedial or follow up actions
• Perform advanced quantitative risk analysis (likelihood of failure, consequence modeling, corrosion growth, etc.)
• Perform Engineering Assessments to determine the continued safe operation of the pipeline
• Develop and support excavation programs
• Provide technical support to internal stakeholders as required
• Interact with regulatory agencies and provide audit support as required
• Assist internal response to pipeline failures and root cause investigations
• Support project development, planning, and budget programs
• Assist the team in tracking and completion of work related to the expedited ECA program
• Other tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of related industry engineering or technologist experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, diploma in engineering Technology, or equivalent
• Must be registered, or eligible to register, with APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing
• Knowledge of in-line inspection tools (MFL and/or EMAT) and pipeline condition evaluations is an asset.
• Knowledge of Canadian Energy Regulator Act (CERA), Onshore Pipeline Regulations OPR & CSA Z662
• Previous experience (minimum 6 years) in the design, operation and construction of high-pressure natural gas or liquid transmission pipelines and or related facilities preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal skills are required for this position as typical projects utilize an extended project team from Field Operations, Field Specialists, Reliability Engineers, Business Development, Planning, Project Management, Drafting, Supply Chain, Communications, Information Technology and Gas Control as well as outside vendors, surveyors, third-party engineering, and installation contractors.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Team player; demonstrates effective collaborative working relationships
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of software applications.

This position requires candidates to:

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing.
• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training which would involve some overnight stays away from home.

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 applicant when driving is an essential job function.

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.

* All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.

* TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting [email protected].