System Design Engineer

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Time Type: Full time

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

Join the System Design East (SDE) team and help shape the future of TC Energy’s Canadian natural gas pipeline network. We are seeking an intermediate System Design Engineer to conduct hydraulic design and analysis of the Canadian Mainline (ML) and Trans Québec and Maritimes (TQM) integrated natural gas pipeline systems.

In this role, you will support commercial growth opportunities, evaluate system capacity, and develop pipeline and facility solutions that enhance reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance. You'll collaborate with partners across Commercial, Operations, Projects, and Regulatory to deliver data-driven recommendations and support critical planning and investment decisions from concept through execution.

What you'll do

• Conduct hydraulic simulation and analysis of facility solutions for the ML and TQM integrated gas transmission system to support long-term planning and optimization of system capacity to meet dynamic market requirements
• Evaluate alternatives to ensure facilities align with both technical and economic considerations, long-term requirements, and corporate sustainability goals.
• Provide hydraulic input to datasheets, DBMs, drawing packages and develop decision summaries to authorize funding required to progress project development.
• Analyze performance characteristics (head / flow) of compressor units to ensure they meet requirements and recommend changes where necessary.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize capital expansion programs to meet market demands. 
• Collaborate with the Asset Planning and System Operations teams to optimize system operation and maintenance programs and conduct hydraulic risk assessments.
• Contribute to the preparation of CER facility applications and support other regulatory applications and initiatives
• Develop strategies for process improvement and innovation through deployment of integrated programming and automation solutions.
• Other duties, as required.

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical are preferred). 
• Minimum 4 years of progressive, relevant experience (an alternate combination of education or experience may be considered).
• Registered, or eligible to be registered, as a P. Eng. (Professional Engineer) with APEGA in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Pipeline hydraulic simulation experience (Synergi Gas) and ability to apply this knowledge to develop facility and capacity recommendations
• Self-motivated and strong analytical skills.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work and contribute within a team environment.
• Knowledge of the ML and TQM integrated gas pipeline systems.
• Business acumen with knowledge of system operations & maintenance, gas markets, pipeline infrastructure and regulatory requirements for facility applications is considered an asset
• Programming (e.g., Python, VBA, PowerBI), AI, and/or data analytics experience.

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 careers@tcenergy.com 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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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.