Geotechnical Engineer

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.

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The Opportunity Reporting to the Manager, Geohazard Threat Management, this role will support a variety of pipeline integrity activities and projects involving the company's existing natural gas pipeline systems across the U.S and Canada. The Geohazard Engineer will assist with pipeline integrity program planning, manage and categorize geotechnical and hydrotechnical threats to pipelines, oversee investigations performed by third-party contractors, review and approve mitigation plans, produce engineering solutions to effectively monitor, assess and manage geotechnical hazards on pipeline assets, and participate in studies to develop engineering standards and procedures related to pipeline integrity projects.

This position may be based in Washington, PA;
Sugar Grove, OH; or Charleston, WV. Other locations may be considered depending on the successful candidate's location.

What You'll DoPlan, execute, and develop the Geohazard Threat Management Program to address geotechnical and hydrotechnical pipeline threats

Perform field work across North America to evaluate and document geotechnical and hydrotechnical pipeline threats

Report, document, and demonstrate compliance with internal geohazard processes and regulatory requirements

Assist with developing internal standards and specifications to ensure compliance with regulations, codes, and industry best practices

Represent TC Energy's Pipeline Integrity group in technical discussions with internal and external stakeholders

Work with project managers and operations personnel to implement remediation and survey programs

Conduct engineering assessments, feasibility studies, and risk analyses using practical experience and engineering principles

Apply basic economic analysis and project management methods such as cost estimates, schedules, budget control, scope management, and resource planning

Review and analyze results from third-party vendors to ensure desired benefits are achieved

Provide timely technical support to various teams (regulatory, urban development, field assessment, etc.)Coordinate and direct the work of external consultants and contractors

Make independent decisions and communicate recommendations to facilitate efficient outcomes

Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications 4-year degree in Civil, Mechanical, Petroleum Engineering, or a related Engineering/Geosciences discipline 1-5 years of experience in geohazard assessment or pipeline integrity

Knowledge of 49 CFR Part 192, 49

CFR Part 195, and related industry standards

Knowledge of slope stability and groundwater management

Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively with extended project teams

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications P.E. license or ability to obtain

User-level proficiency with ESRI desktop and field mapping applications

This position requires candidates to:

Have and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record

Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening, including drug and alcohol testing

Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training, potentially involving overnight stays

Driving a motor vehicle is an essential job function of this position. Following a conditional offer of employment, the Company will check the motor vehicle records of any job applicant when driving is an essential job function.

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.

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. For over 75 years, we have proudly connected the world to the energy it needs. Every day, we move more than 30 per cent of the natural gas used across the continent and connect LNG exports to global markets, powering communities and industries. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy across North America.

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