Mechanical Project Engineer

The opportunity

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer who has proven knowledge and experience in technical design development and execution of maintenance capital projects for Natural Gas Compression and/or Measurement facilities. The ideal candidate would have mechanical design experience combined with excellent collaboration and communication skills. The engineer will review compression and/or measurement facility systems and equipment drawings, evaluate contractor design packages, interface with contracted Engineering design firms, support material procurement, provide construction technical support and create or review guidance documentation, standards, specifications, processes, procedures or tools used for the execution of Engineering Work.

What you’ll do

• Follow and ensure compliance with TC Energy's Practice of Engineering (POE) in all assigned work

• Responsible for the Engineering Work associated to maintenance projects in Natural Gas Compression and/or Measurement facilities

• Detailed definition of project scope (including site visits) to determine the best engineering approach for their implementation

• Accountable to lead design development through engagement with internal and external engineering teams to evaluate and approve design packages

• Create/compile bidding documentation to be provided to Engineering Service Providers (ESP), including the definition of project requirements and engineering deliverables

• Review third party engineering bid documents and proposals for contract awarding

• Primary point of contact with external Engineering Service Providers (ESP) managing scope, timelines and quality of technical deliverables

• Manage project specific engineering contracts including periodic interface and oversight of Engineering Service Providers (ESPs)

• Provide innovative engineering solutions that meet project requirements

• Facilitate and perform discipline engineering client reviews in accordance with requirements

• Establish adequate stakeholder engagement, including assembly of Design Oversight Teams (per requirements) and facilitate effective client reviews that improve the overall design product

• Identify equipment design requirements and review equipment layouts and installation

• Review station’s ancillary systems performance to ensure operational reliability

• Sizing verification and purchase specification for various equipment types, including boilers, filtering systems, coolers, meters, compressors, dryers, regulators, valves, silencers, and other ancillary equipment tied to gas, water and oil service fluids

• Participate in project design and HAZOP reviews

• Support the technical aspects of the material procurement process, including reviewing project requisitions against requirements

• Provide technical support throughout construction and commissioning activities, including site visits and timely RFI responses

• Perform engineering project close out tasks, including redline review, as-building, equipment data gathering for the preventive maintenance system, etc.

• Participate in Root Cause Analyses, identify causal factors, and propose remedial actions

• Drive process improvement initiatives, including identification of technical deficiencies and leveraging quality processes (non-conformance reports, lessons learned sessions, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution, or equivalent degree with relevant experience

• 4 to 6+ years of relevant progressive experience

• Mechanical discipline design experience within the energy infrastructure industry

• “Registered or eligible to register as a P.Eng (Professional Engineer) APEGA in Alberta in good standing preferred but accepting experienced Engineers In Training (EIT)

• Knowledge of natural gas pipelines and compressor station design, codes, standards, and specifications (CSA Z662, ASME B31.3)

• Ability to travel for work assignments as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to apply engineering principles, codes, and standards to identify issues, recommend improvements, and implement solutions

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective business relationships to reach company objectives

• Preference will be given to candidates with a technical aptitude combined with the ability to effectively prioritize conflicting tasks within a team environment

• Demonstrated ability to initiate change and help others adapt to a continuously changing work environment

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

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. #LI-Hybrid