Technical Specialist - Power & Energy Solutions

TC Energy•Calgary, AB

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Venture & Strategy - Emerging Technologies team is currently seeking a Technical Specialist to focus on power and energy solutions technologies, based either in Calgary, AB, or Houston, TX. Reporting to the Manager of Emerging Technologies, you will offer technical expertise and support to internal stakeholders, delivering diligence on novel technologies (including those that are at technology readiness level 4-8) and facilitating the evaluation and implementation of power and energy solution technologies for TC Energy assets. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of TC Energy’s overarching power and energy solutions strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science, or a related discipline
5-10 years of progressive experience within energy, power generation, or related technology fields.
Proven technical expertise in one or more emerging technologies (Energy storage, gas-based power generation, small nuclear reactors or other base-load power generation)
Strong initiative and fast learner that can come up to speed on a problem in an unfamiliar area to start adding value quickly
Proven ability to handle ambiguous questions/problems and capable of synthesizing complex information into presentations and written narrative
Strong analytical, interpretive, organizational and problem-solving skills
Proficient in building PowerPoint and communicating complex ideas in a simple, and concise manner to an executive audience
Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US and Mexico)
Travel across North America to other company or supplier locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training (estimated up 10% of work schedule)
Successfully complete pre-employment and Criminal background checks (US Candidates)

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or PhD in Engineering / Physics discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering)
Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada and/or a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the United States, in good standing with the applicable regulatory body.
Operational / field experience related to emerging energy technologies
Experience working with start-ups and venture-stage technology developers.
Familiarity with energy policy, regulatory frameworks, and energy solution strategies.
Ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, supporting corporate and business unit teams, with strong influencing and change management skills

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed technology evaluation, technical due diligence, and techno-economic assessments across power and energy solution technologies to determine their applicability, readiness level, strategic fit, and value potential for TC Energy, including providing technical expertise to support investment decision making
Provide technical expertise and analytical support to business partners independently or in partnership with external consultants, on a range of risks including technical, business and commercial.
Assist in developing communication material and investment memorandums for internal executive audiences as well as business development activities
Maintain signposts and metrics related to emerging technologies to help inform on the trajectory, scale, and pace of low-carbon power and energy solutions
Support the origination and diligence activities of various emerging technologies alongside a cross functional team to augment the venture portfolio
Provide support to various portfolio companies in advancing piloting and commercial activities across the organization