Project Engineer - Pipeline

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 

Our US Engineering team is evolving to meet the needs of our growing business and we are expanding our presence in Charleston, WV, Washington, PA or Sugar Grove, OH.   

We are seeking a driven Pipeline Project Engineer who has knowledge and experience in the execution of engineering and design activities. The Project Engineer acts as the technical advisor to the Project Manager in all project phases, from prospecting to operation.  The Project Engineer is also responsible for scope development, initiating material procurement and engineering contractor oversight throughout the project life-cycle to maximize benefit, minimize cost and reduce risks. 

What you’ll do 

• Conduct initial project feasibility studies, cost estimating, project risk analysis, and conceptual, preliminary and detail design work in support of natural gas projects

• Secure engineering contractor(s) through selection process, contract development and award

• Oversee 3rd party engineering to ensure work is executed and managed in accordance with approved plans, contracts, schedules and budgets

• Perform engineering calculations and designs in collaboration with internal Drafting and Design team

• Plan and coordinate engagement of internal stakeholders including operations and engineering to provide input to and review of engineering deliverables

• Collaborate and provide engineering support to Project Stakeholders (Land, Environmental, Air, Operations, Technical Services Engineering, etc.)

• Facilitate project design reviews with Project Stakeholders during FEED and detailed engineering

• Review engineering contractor invoices and change order requests

• Schedule and participate in meetings to discuss Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)

• Provide procurement support to include: Engineering & Material Procurement Plan, Material Requisition package review and approval, Technical and Commercial bid tab review and approval, Qualification of suppliers 

• Work with project controls to update engineering and material monthly forecasts

• Lead the resolution of technical/engineering issues during detailed engineering, construction and commissioning, including information requests and needs

• Technically support resolution of Non-Conformances generated during engineering, procurement of material, construction and commissioning

• Review and approve pressure testing documentation

• Manage the workflow between TC Energy and external consultants

• Track key engineering deliverables and adjust engineering plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers; responsible for reporting status to project management and making corrective actions as needed

• Identify changes and support management of change process to ensure integrity is maintained throughout the design development process

• Identify and document opportunities for improvemen