Project Engineer, Interconnects & Growth

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 Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership and engineering oversight for capital projects from concept development through commissioning and asset handover. This role leads scope development, manages engineering and design activities, oversees third-party engineering contractors, supports material procurement, and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company requirements. The Project Engineer plays a key role in managing technical risks, supporting project execution, and driving successful project outcomes across cost, schedule, and operational performance objectives.

What you'll do

• Lead engineering activities for Growth and Interconnect projects, including natural gas pipeline, meter station, and related facility projects.
• Support project development by gathering and evaluating technical data to determine the optimal engineering approach during early project stages.
• Manage engineering scope, schedules, deliverables, and resource planning to support successful project execution.
• Oversee and coordinate internal and third-party engineering resources, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Develop and execute engineering contractor procurement strategies, including preparation of bid documentation, evaluation of proposals, and selection of engineering service providers.
• Manage engineering contracts in collaboration with internal stakeholders and support effective contractor performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, review, and approve engineering deliverables, including designs, calculations, material requisitions, cost estimates, bills of material, and technical evaluations.
• Lead multidisciplinary design reviews and facilitate stakeholder engagement to ensure engineering solutions align with project objectives and company standards.
• Develop and maintain engineering and material procurement schedules, ensuring critical milestones and project commitments are achieved.
• Initiate and support material procurement activities, including review of material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, supplier qualifications, and compliance with company specifications.
• Provide technical leadership during detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
• Resolve technical issues, Requests for Information (RFIs), and design conflicts, while coordinating support from technical subject matter experts and external engineering providers as required.
• Ensure engineering documentation is accurate, complete, and properly managed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor engineering performance and project execution metrics, incorporating lessons learned and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct site visits as required to support design development, construction execution, commissioning, and issue resolution.
• Develop engineering recommendations that influence project outcomes, business decisions, and asset performance.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, external customers, regulators, consultants, and other project partners.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to peers and team members while fostering knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Promote a culture of safety, integrity, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement in all aspects of project execution.
• Act with the highest ethical standards, demonstrating honesty, respect, and a commitment to delivering on commitments to stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive engineering and project execution experience in the natural gas, pipeline, or energy industry.
• Experience supporting the design, construction, commissioning, operation, or maintenance of natural gas facilities and pipeline systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable engineering standards, codes, and regulations, including 49 CFR Part 192.
• Understanding of gas transmission operations, system reliability, asset lifecycle management, and facility integrity.
• Experience managing engineering deliverables, technical issues, and multidisciplinary stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting Growth, Expansion, or Interconnect projects from concept development through commissioning and asset handover.
• Experience with meter stations, regulator stations, customer receipt and delivery points, interconnect facilities, hot taps, and lateral pipeline projects.
• Knowledge of commercial drivers, customer requirements, and capacity expansion opportunities associated with natural gas transmission systems.
• Experience managing third-party engineering consultants, engineering contracts, and design reviews.
• Experience with project development activities, including scope definition, estimating, material procurement, and engineering contractor selection.
• Experience providing field engineering support during construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Familiarity with FERC-regulated facilities and interstate pipeline operations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure.

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

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 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.


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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.