Integrity Engineer, Pipe Deformation

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

Our SCC, MFC, and Deformation Management team is seeking a Pipeline Integrity Engineer in our Calgary, AB office to support TC Energy’s Pipe Deformation Threat Management programs across Canada and the United States. We are looking for a curious, detail-oriented pipeline integrity engineer with experience assessing dents and other pipe deformation anomalies. The successful candidate will have the skills, competencies, and capacity to support a broad range of stakeholders in delivering our pipe integrity program, helping maintain safe pipeline operations and regulatory compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Perform defect assessment on dents and other pipe deformation anomalies (wrinkles, ripples, buckles, and ovalities) by analyzing relevant ILI data and pipeline information
• Identify potential deformation defects requiring inspection and remediation from defect assessment; enter work units in Pipe Integrity Master Plan with relevant details for program planning
• Ensure data quality and completion for accurate ILI analysis by collaborating with ILI vendors and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with other Integrity Threat teams to identify and manage threat interactions
• Provide timely technical support to various teams (e.g, Pipe Operations, Operations Planning, Crossings, Assessment & Repairs, Regulatory groups, Special Permits, Capital Projects, etc.)
• Support integrity excavation programs by providing technical guidance on safe excavation pressure determination and repair decisions, reviewing excavation results, and prescribe any follow-up integrity activities as necessary
• Write engineering assessments, technical memos and reports related to deformation assessments
• Support the US Dent Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA) program by identifying Dent ECA candidates and compiling Dent ECA packages
• Support program implementation with data collections for key performance indicators (KPI), business metrics, and program/project planning.
• Support regulatory engagement and reporting activities for Canadian and US regulators

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline
• Registered, or eligible to register, with APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing
• 4+ years of pipeline integrity experience, knowledge and prior work experience on pipe deformation threat management

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of PHMSA 49 CFR 192 and CSA Z662 pipeline integrity-related requirements
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze and interpret large amounts of data for timely deliverables
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to convey information effectively to a variety of stakeholders and to work efficiently in a collaborative team environment
• Experience with analyzing ILI data, especially caliper ILI data, is a strong asset
• Experience in coding and developing automation tools to process large amounts of data is a strong asset
• Experience in Dent Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA) is an asset

This position requires candidates to

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review
• Have current, valid authorization to travel to the United States

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

This position is not eligible for our domestic relocation program

About Our Business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at careers@tcenergy.com for support.

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. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

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