Sr. Engineer, Business Development

TRANS-NORTHERN PIPELINES • Richmond Hill, ON

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the VP Engineering & Integrity, the Senior Engineer, Business Development is responsible for identifying, developing, and advancing strategic business opportunities and projects that support organizational growth and operational objectives. The role combines project management expertise with business development leadership, stakeholder engagement, commercial strategy, and cross-functional coordination to support the Engineering & Integrity on the Pre-FEED (Front End Engineering Development), FEED and design activities on prospective pipeline, system optimization and station automation projects in TNPI’s Eastern Canada pipeline systems. These projects are currently in early development phase and are being negotiated as business opportunities between TNPI and its shippers. The Senior Engineer, Business Development moves initiatives from concept towards execution. This position works closely with internal departments, external partners, regulators, contractors, and senior leadership to develop business cases, manage project delivery, and support long-term strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• 15 years of experience in related fields. (Engineering)
• Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) in chemical or mechanical
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng) registered with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) or Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of project lifecycle management and commercial/business principles.
• Demonstrate strong project leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrate strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Demonstrate strong financial and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and strong decision-making abilities.
• Possess excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• 20 years of experience in related fields.
• PMP Certification
• Pipeline integrity experience
• Pipeline toll experience
• Shipper experience
• Project economic experience
• Commercial and Business experience

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and advance business growth opportunities, partnerships, and expansion projects.
• Evaluate project feasibility, economics, risks, and return on investment.
• Develop innovative and cost-effective solutions that support business objectives.
• Support commercial activities including proposals, shipper engagement, contract negotiations, and stakeholder agreements.
• Lead concept development and design engineering activities.
• Manage engineering studies, consultants, and technical assessments to define project scope, costs, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Ensure projects are developed in accordance with project delivery frameworks and organizational standards.
• Oversee project risks, technical challenges, and mitigation plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, regulators, municipalities, and industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate across business units to align project objectives, operational requirements, and strategic priorities.
• Facilitate executive presentations, project updates, and decision-making discussions.
• Assess project economics, capital estimates, budgets, forecasts, and resource requirements.
• Identify and mitigate risks that may impact project viability, schedule, cost, or performance.
• Monitor project progress and ensure delivery against business, safety, regulatory, and financial objectives.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project team members.
• Promote risk-based decision-making, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Incorporate lessons learned and best practices into project development and execution.
• Contribute to project governance, standards development, and organizational change initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with a pay for performance philosophy.
• Comprehensive company-paid benefits package.
• Rewarding Defined Benefit pension and Savings Plan with a matching component.
• Comprehensive time-off policy offering a generous allocation of vacation days, as well as additional company-designated and flexible days off.

What This Job Offers

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