The OpportunityReporting 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 Do- Plan, 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, 49CFR 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.
