Operations Planning Engineer

TC Energy • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Operations Planning Engineer applies engineering principles and experience to support the efficient operation of natural gas pipelines and storage systems, working under the guidance of senior-level engineers. The role supports day-to-day operations across multiple pipeline segments and collaborates with Gas Control, Operations, internal stakeholders, and customers on operational planning and activities. The position reports to the Manager of Operations Planning West.

The engineer uses hydraulic pipeline simulation models, historical and operational data, and stakeholder input to assess pipeline capacity and constraints, inform project design and execution, develop operating modes and procedures, analyze risk, identify critical facilities, and create tools to improve capacity and operational efficiency. TC Energy describes a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for eligible office-based employees in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 2–4 years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with fluid flow simulation tools, such as DNV Synergi Gas, Gregg Engineering, or similar.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in U.S. natural gas industry operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with a programming language, such as Python.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Gas Control, Operations, and other stakeholders to support efficient daily operations across pipeline segments with varying requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and customers to plan, execute, and communicate maintenance and project activities that affect pipeline operations.
• Use hydraulic pipeline simulation models to evaluate pipeline capacity and determine constraints.
• Use hydraulic pipeline simulation models, historical data, and operational experience to provide input for project design and execution.
• Work with engineers and stakeholders to develop operational modes and procedures.
• Combine commercial data, stakeholder input, and technical data to analyze risk and identify critical facilities.
• Develop and maintain data analysis tools to optimize capacity and improve operational efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level