NET Project Engineer, Pipeline

TC Energy•Houston, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of TC Energy's 3-year New Engineer-in-Training (NET) Program. The purpose of the NET Program is to provide broad exposure to various facets of TC Energy’s US Natural Gas Business Unit, acquire hands-on experience, and build a rewarding career. During your time in the program, you'll have the opportunity to focus on building your technical competencies and soft skills through a formal training program. In addition, you'll build meaningful relationships through a network of experienced mentors. Rotational positions for Engineers in Training (EITs) will include teams within US Projects, Commercial Operations, and Safety & Technical Services (S&TS). Participants will rotate to a new team each year of the 3-year program to diversify experience and exposure. Candidates who enter this program must commit to the rotational nature of the program and be able to travel to the field for site visits or relocate for term assignments based on business needs. Mandatory requirement: Minimum 4-month field-based assignment or equivalent field exposure. The program has opportunities for new graduate engineers in our various regional and field offices including, but not limited to, the following: Houston, TX Charleston, WV Tinley Park, IL. Regarding assigned work locations, candidates must remain flexible to potential relocation at hire and between rotations to accommodate business needs. Candidates will be selected to fill one of the following positions for their first rotation: US Projects – Various positions, Commercial Operations – Facility or Operations Planning Engineer, Safety & Technical Services (S&TS) – Pipeline Integrity Engineer or Facilities, Reliability, Integrity (FRI) Engineer.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
Previous experience, familiarity with natural gas pipelines
Knowledge on project management concepts, tools, and processes
Excellent computer skills (solid understanding of Microsoft Office applications) and ability to learn new applications
Willingness to travel or relocate for work assignments as required

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards, e.g., CFR 192, ASME B31.3 & B31.8, ASME BPVC Section VIII, etc.
Some experience and/or a strong interest in reading/writing code (e.g., VBA, SQL, Python), data science/machine learning and OSI Pi based tools
Demonstrated ability to initiate change and help others adapt to a continuously changing environment
Ability to apply engineering principles, codes, and standards to identify issues, recommend improvements, and implement solutions
Proven analytical and critical thinking skills with a proactive approach to problem identification and resolution
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective business relationships to reach company objectives
Demonstrated ability to succeed in a changing environment with sound decision making, judgment, and independent action is required in line with regulation, company policies and procedures, company values, and business objectives and targets.
Self-motivated and results-driven with excellent time management skills
Strong leadership skills with an aptitude for team building

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for engineering work associated with natural gas facilities, pipeline, or interconnect projects.
Schedule internal and ESP resources to support assigned projects
Manage project specific engineering contracts including periodic interface and oversight of hired Engineering Service Providers (ESPs)
Schedule design reviews, ensure proper stakeholder engagement during the design process, and establish direction for the project overall design product
Identify equipment design requirements and review equipment layouts and installation
Trigger material procurement process for all items to be purchased by the Company
Review project requisitions against company standards and specifications as applicable to project scope
Provide technical support throughout construction activities, including site visits and timely RFI responses
Coordinate efforts tied to project close out from an engineering perspective, i.e., redline review, as-building, equipment data gathering for the preventive maintenance system, etc.
Use hydraulic modeling software (DNV Synergi Gas) to optimize, troubleshoot, and solve for hydraulic capacity
Use tools like Pi Vision, Power Bi, and SCADA to collect, analyze and display operational data
Use hydraulic pipeline simulation software to evaluate pipeline operation and efficiency and to determine daily, monthly and annual pipeline capacity to meet customer requests
Use hydraulic pipeline simulation software to evaluate maintenance impacts on pipeline capacity and on customers
Use hydraulic pipeline simulation software to design new pipelines and expansion capacity projects
Coordinate with System Design, Gas Control, Operations, and Engineering regarding growth design and incorporate changes as appropriate
Other tasks as required
Provide Technical support to stakeholders across S&TS, Operations, and Commercial teams.
Assist engineers with Project scope and design development (pipeline integrity digs, repairs, compressor station/meter station rebuilds and modifications, etc.)
Facilitate Data Gathering initiatives, and support business intelligence and automation tools
Review and complete engineering assessments of various PI and FRI items (safe dig pressures, facility capacity studies, corrosion assessments, etc.)
Review and provide feedback on gas handling operations
Support Operations and US Regulatory personnel with State PUC & PHMSA audits (49 CFR 192)
Support broader S&TS strategic priorities