Sr. Welding 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 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 TC Energy's Welding & NDE team within our Safety & Technical Services (STS) Pipeline Integrity – Engineering Services as a Senior Welding Engineer supporting critical pipeline and energy infrastructure projects across the United States and Mexico. You'll provide technical welding expertise throughout the asset lifecycle—from design and construction to inspection and maintenance—while driving quality management excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Location: Houston, TX or Charleston, WV

What you'll do

Technical Leadership & Standards

• Review and approve contractor welding procedures, engineering designs, and fabrication drawings for compliance with industry codes and TC Energy standards
• Develop, interpret, and maintain TC Energy's welding technical specifications
• Provide expert guidance on construction best practices and welding procedures

Quality Management & Compliance

• Support development and implementation of Project Quality Management programs
• Lead internal audits and support regulatory audit processes
• Evaluate and recommend new company procedures for project adoption

Field Support & Problem Resolution

• Provide technical support to field inspection personnel on construction and maintenance projects
• Identify quality issues, quantify costs, and develop improvement solutions
• Collaborate across teams to resolve welding-related technical matters

Leadership & Development

• Lead training, coaching, and stewardship of TC Energy's welding program
• Support implementation of new technologies and processes across the USNG business unit
• Engage stakeholders through strong collaboration and communication

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Welding, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years direct experience in related technical field
• Deep welding knowledge with ability to read construction drawings and interpret weld symbols
• Proficiency in applicable regulations: 49 CFR Parts 192, ASME B31.8, ASME B31.3, API 1104, AWS D1.1, ASME BPVC Sections VIII & IX
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent negotiation and influence abilities
• Willingness to travel up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector license
• Bachelor's in Welding Engineering with 15+ years related experience
• Experience with Engineering Critical Assessment (API 1104 Appendix A)
• Expert-level regulatory knowledge
• Ability to travel to Canada and Mexico

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 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 check