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Posted YesterdayProject Engineer - Pipeline
Charleston, United StatesHybrid
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Responsibilities
- Perform preliminary and detailed engineering design work in support of natural gas pipeline projects.
- Perform engineering calculations and designs with peer engineer oversight.
- Support the selection, contracting, and oversight of third‑party engineering contractors to ensure compliance with approved plans, contracts, schedules, and budgets.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Operations, Engineering, Land, Environmental, Air, Technical Services, etc.) to support development and review of engineering deliverables.
- Facilitate and participate in project design reviews during FEED and detailed engineering phases.
- Support resolution of technical and engineering issues during detailed engineering, construction, and commissioning.
- Review and approve pressure testing documentation.
- Manage workflow and coordination between internal teams and external engineering consultants.
- Track engineering deliverables, adjust plans or resources as needed, and report status to project management.
- Identify and support management of change activities to maintain design and project integrity.
- Collaborate with other project groups to share and implement best practices.
Requirements
- Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
- Ability to execute assignments with detailed oral and occasional written instructions, with work reviewed in detail.
- Working knowledge of engineering calculations, design methods, and technical documentation.
- Ability to exercise judgment in selecting appropriate engineering methods.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
- Willingness and ability to travel within North America as required. Preferred
- Experience supporting natural gas pipeline or facilities projects.
- Knowledge of applicable natural gas industry construction practices, engineering design standards, and industry codes and regulations.
- Familiarity with FERC and other regulatory agency requirements.
- Experience coordinating or overseeing third‑party engineering consultants. Understanding of asset lifecycle management, system reliability, and gas transmission operations.
- Experience supporting pipeline integrity, maintenance, or modernization projects (e.g., class changes, geotechnical work, pig launcher/receiver installations or modifications).
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts in a structured and professional manner.
- All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions.
- Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks.
Experience
- Two (2) or more years of related engineering experience.
Contact
- Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at careers@tcenergy.com for support.
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Additional details
- Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs.
- Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.
- The Opportunity The Project Engineer – Pipeline supports the development and execution of natural gas pipeline projects by performing engineering assignments of limited scope and complexity under guidance from more senior engineers.
- This role offers hands‑on exposure to preliminary and detailed design, contractor coordination, and cross‑functional collaboration while building a strong foundation in pipeline project engineering.
- What You’ll Do Execute engineering assignments of limited scope and complexity, exercising initiative on routine and recurring work.
- Assist senior engineers with technical tasks requiring engineering calculations, design methods, and analysis.
- Schedule and participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) meetings.
- Provide procurement support, including: Engineering and material procurement planning Material requisition package review and approval Technical and commercial bid tab review and approval Supplier qualification support Review engineering contractor invoices and change order requests.
- Work with project controls to update engineering and material monthly forecasts.
- Provide technical support for the resolution of non‑conformances during engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.