Electrical Operations Engineer

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The Opportunity The NGTL/CGL Operations Engineering team is seeking an Electrical Operations Engineer to provideengineering support to enable the safe and reliable operation of natural gas compressor station facilities.

The Electrical Operations Engineer will serve as the primary engineering point of contact for compressor station assets within an assigned geographic area, working across disciplines to support day‑to‑day operations and improve asset safety and reliability. They will also provide broader electrical expertise to the team as needed and contribute to system‑wide electrical operational initiatives.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a high‑performing, multidisciplinary team and to collaborate closely with experienced engineers, field specialists, and commercial operations personnel.

This position provides a unique opportunity for hands‑on field engagement, supporting day‑to‑day compressor station operations while developing a strong foundation in safety, operational excellence, and technical execution. The experience is designed to support the growth of well‑rounded engineers who bring practical insight, sound technical fundamentals, and a strong commitment to safe and reliable operations.

What you'll do

Perform data gathering and engineering analyses to support issue resolution, facility health assessments, root cause investigations, and risk assessments, with appropriate technical oversight as required.

Provide field‑based operational troubleshooting support for new and ongoing issues, including site visits and collaboration with senior reliability specialists and engineers.

Analyze operational and engineering data to identify underperforming assets, systemic issues, and opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance practices.

Facilitate operational decision‑making risk assessments for compression facilities.

Support the development and execution of treatment plans focused on reducing asset‑level and system‑wide risk.

Conduct alternatives analysis and provide technical scoping recommendations, along with operational support for capital and expense projects, to ensure risks and proposed solutions within annual programs are effectively mitigated.

Drive Management of Change (MOC) development and implementation, including contributing to engineering design activities under appropriate technical oversight.

Assist in the development, review, and updating of TC Energy maintenance and operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Registered, or eligible to register with, APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) in good standing

5-10 years of progressive relevant engineering experience

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

Proven ability to drive short‑term and long‑term technical solutions to complex and ambiguous problems

Experienced with engineering principles, codes, and standards to identify issue and recommend improvements

Ability to recognize and adapt to changing business priorities

Preferred Qualifications

Electrical engineering background preferred, with a passion for compressor station operations and reliability and a willingness to work across disciplines to resolve operational challenges and improve asset performance.

Experience with motor control centres (MCC), auxiliary power unit (APU) generators, variable frequency drives, motors, transformers, lighting, cabling, wiring, and grounding is highly desired.

Troubleshooting skills, including familiarity with all aspects of facility operation

Failure investigation and root cause determination and interpretation of damage mechanisms

Familiarity with norms and standards related to equipment reliability, safety, and risk management

Time management skills and ability to work independently, including at field locations

Previous maintenance process and system development experience

This position requires candidates to:

Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review

Stay away from home base overnight which will include living in and maintaining company camps or housing (~30% of the time)

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 off