Senior Regulatory Analyst

TC Energy•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

TC Energy is seeking a Senior Regulatory Analyst to support the growth and safe operation of its U.S. Natural Gas business. Reporting to the Director, Certificates, the role supports commercial and regulatory strategies for U.S. natural gas pipeline and storage assets. The Senior Regulatory Analyst advances capital projects across growth and operations and maintenance portfolios, leading the development and execution of commercial and regulatory strategies to move projects from concept to in-service. The role prepares, coordinates, and manages regulatory filings with federal and state agencies; guides internal teams through regulatory and commercial processes; and supports commercial agreements, open seasons, and stakeholder engagement plans. The analyst collaborates with project teams, commercial functions, technical experts, and legal and regulatory specialists to identify requirements, evaluate risks, and develop strategies for safe, timely, and cost-effective execution. The role also engages with customers, regulators, community representatives, and other external stakeholders, and monitors industry, regulatory, and policy trends to inform strategy and support competitive, reliable assets aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, environmental science, law, or a related discipline.
8–10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the natural gas or broader energy infrastructure industry.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success developing and executing commercial, regulatory, or project strategies for capital projects.
In-depth knowledge of federal and state regulatory frameworks governing natural gas pipelines and storage, particularly FERC-regulated interstate facilities.
Strong understanding of the natural gas sector, including regulatory requirements and their commercial implications.
Experience interacting with customers, regulatory agencies, elected officials, consultants, and industry organizations.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex projects and identify innovative solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
Highly adaptable and self-driven, with comfort navigating shifting business priorities and industry trends.

Responsibilities

Partner with cross-functional teams to support deployment of U.S. Natural Gas capital projects across growth and operations and maintenance programs.
Evaluate capital projects to determine commercial and regulatory requirements for the commercialization, construction, operation, maintenance, and abandonment of pipeline and storage assets.
Support development of open seasons, precedent agreements, service agreements, customer communication materials, and federal and state permitting activities.
Prepare recurring reports for jurisdictional business units and projects related to system capacity, contracting, design, construction, and regulatory compliance.
Monitor industry developments and regulatory trends relevant to TC Energy’s U.S. Natural Gas assets and commercial strategy.
Support special projects, including research, analysis, presentations, training, and cross-functional initiatives.
Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the Commercial organization.
Engage with customers, regulators, community representatives, and other external stakeholders to support project planning and execution.