Natural Gas Originator

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 OpportunityTC Energy Marketing Inc. is seeking a Natural Gas Originator to join our Houston-based office. The U.S. Gas Marketing group plays a critical role in driving value by embracing market risk, enhancing returns, and fostering innovation, with a strong focus on supporting the long-term success of U.S. natural gas infrastructure.Reporting to the Manager, Energy Origination, this role will serve as a regional expert in identifying and executing structured commercial opportunities across the Midwest, Northeast or Texas & Gulf Coast markets. The successful candidate will demonstrate differentiated market insight and the ability to convert opportunities into executable transactions. This position offers significant career growth potential for individuals who consistently demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking and a strong commitment to value creation. The role operates within a broader, enterprise-wide origination platform.What you'll doCommercial Origination & ExecutionDevelop, evaluate, and execute structured natural gas transactions, including term supply, sales, transportation, storage, and asset-backed deals.Build and maintain a robust pipeline of origination opportunities aligned with overall commercial strategy.Regional Market DevelopmentEstablish and expand the company’s physical and commercial presence across the Midwest, Northeast or Texas & Gulf Coast regions.Leverage market intelligence and customer engagement to identify emerging opportunities and trends.Strategic CollaborationPartner closely with Trading to define and execute regional commercial strategy.Support portfolio optimization through asset evaluation, structured transactions, and potential acquisitions that complement the existing asset base.Work cross-functionally with Contracts, Legal, Risk, and Credit to structure and close transactions efficiently.Asset & Structured TransactionsEvaluate pipeline transportation and storage opportunities.Structure and negotiate asset management agreements that maximize value for both customers and the trading portfolio.Market Intelligence & InsightDevelop and communicate market views based on customer interactions, regional fundamentals, and infrastructure dynamics.Provide actionable insights to internal stakeholders to support trading and risk decisions.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in natural gas origination, marketing, or trading within the Midwest, Northeast or Texas & Gulf Coast regions.Strong understanding of regional supply and demand fundamentals, pipeline flows, and market dynamics.Built customer relationships in the Midwest, Northeast or Texas & Gulf Coast natural gas market with utilities, power generators, pipelines, and storage facilities.Demonstrated commercial acumen with experience structuring transactions across the natural gas value chain (upstream, midstream, and downstream).Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to lead complex transactions and collaborate across functions.Working knowledge of industry-standard agreements (ISDA, NAESB).About our businessWe 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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. Learn moreVisit us at TCEnergy.com and connect with us on our social medial channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates. Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey. SummaryLocation: Houston, TexasType: Full time