Electrical Project Engineer

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 Energy Problem Solvers - passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!

Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

***will consider Sugar Grove, OH; Tinsley Park, IL; Thompson Station, TN; and Troy, MI for the right candidate***

The opportunity

The US Natural Gas Pipeline General Plant Maintenance Capital (GPMC) Facilities Projects Engineering Execution team has a career opportunity available for an experienced and enthusiastic Electrical Engineer.

Reporting to the Manager, this position is responsible for providing electrical engineering analysis and support to the US Natural Gas Pipeline sustainability and natural gas maintenance projects, and their stakeholders. The electrical engineer will review electrical power system and equipment drawings, evaluate contractor electrical design packages, interface with contracted Engineering design firms, and create or review guidance documentation, standards, specifications, processes, procedures or tools used for the execution of Engineering Work.

Relevant experience with compression and measurement facilities station power distribution systems, NEC adherence, motor control centers (MCC), automatic transfer switches (ATS), main breakers, power factor correction capacitors (PFCC), conduit & cable tray evaluation and design, auxiliary power unit (APU) generators, hazardous area classification, grounding, arc flash studies, lighting, transformers and control panels (SCP, ESD & UCP) is highly desirable. Additional knowledge on Remote Terminal Units (RTU), Gas Chromatographs (GC), Gas Analyzers, variable frequency drives, motors and utility interface is beneficial.

What you'll do

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

• Act in the best interest of TC Energy by interacting with internal technical groups and external engineering firms to evaluate and approve electrical design packages

• Provide innovative engineering solutions to solve emergent technical issues

• Responsible for the engineering work associated to maintenance projects in natural gas facilities, i.e. compressor stations, meter stations, storage fields, etc. with special focus on power, instrumentation and automation equipment

• Gather maintenance project ideas technical data in early stages of development to determine the best engineering approach for their implementation

• Schedule internal and third-party engineering resources to support assigned projects

• Compile data associated to bidding documentation for the selection of third-party engineering firms, including the definition of the Engineering Deliverables tied to varied project types

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

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

• Schedule design reviews, ensure proper stakeholder engagement during the design process and establish direction for the project overall design product

• Participate in project design and HAZOP reviews

• Verify facility load list calculations, as well as perform and/or review arc flash, relay coordination, and load studies

• Identify equipment design requirements and review equipment layouts and installation

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

• Review of third-party engineering firm design calculations, equipment vendor drawings, and material lists

• Sizing verification and purchase specification for motor control centers, auxiliary power unit (APU) generators, transfer switches, variable frequency drives, cables, PCR buildings, switchgear, distribution panels, transformers, and other ancillary equipment

• Trigger material procurement process for all items to be purchased by the Company

• Review project requisitions against company standards and specifications as applicable to project scope

• Perform quality assurance of construction drawings for the installation of subject electrical systems

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

• Analyze and troubleshoot equipment during commissioning

• Coordinate efforts tied to project close out from an engineering perspective, i.e. 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

• Solicit internal/external expertise for items outside of core technical capabilities

• Log process-related and technical items identified with room for improvement

• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

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

• 4-6 or more of relevant progressive experience

• Experience with engineering and project management software applications such as SAP, MicroSoft, Easypower and ETAP

• Experience with applicable industry codes and standards, especially NFPA 70 (NEC)

• Willingness to travel for work assignments as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical discipline design experience within the energy infrastructure industry

• Professional Engineering (PE) license

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

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

• Knowledge of electrical equipment installation testing methods and recommendations

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

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

• Self-motivated and results-driven

• Strong leadership skills with an aptitude for team building

• Excellent time management skills

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

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

About our business

TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have three complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines, liquids (oil) pipelines, and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer.

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Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.

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