Technical Specialist - Power & Energy Solutions

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!

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.

Our Venture & Strategy - Emerging Technologies team is currently seeking a Technical Specialist to focus on power and energy solutions technologies, based either in Calgary, AB, or Houston, TX.

Reporting to the Manager of Emerging Technologies, you will offer technical expertise and support to internal stakeholders, delivering diligence on novel technologies (including those that are at technology readiness level4-8) and facilitating the evaluation and implementation of power and energy solution technologies for TC Energy assets. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of TC Energy’s overarching power and energy solutions strategy.

- Conduct detailed technology evaluation, technical due diligence, and techno-economic assessments across power and energy solution technologies to determine their applicability, readiness level, strategic fit, and value potential for TC Energy, including providing technical expertise to support investment decision making

- Provide technical expertise and analytical support to business partners independently or in partnership with external consultants, on a range of risks including technical, business and commercial.

- Assist in developing communication material and investment memorandums for internal executive audiences as well as business development activities

- Maintain signposts and metrics related to emerging technologies to help inform on the trajectory, scale, and pace of low-carbon power and energy solutions

- Support the origination and diligence activities of various emerging technologies alongside a cross functional team to augment the venture portfolio

- Provide support to various portfolio companies in advancing piloting and commercial activities across the organization

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, applied science, or a related discipline

- 5-10 years of progressive experience within energy, power generation, or related technology fields.

- Proven technical expertise in one or more emerging technologies (Energy storage, gas-based power generation, small nuclear reactors or other base-load power generation)

- Strong initiative and fast learner that can come up to speed on a problem in an unfamiliar area to start adding value quickly

- Proven ability to handle ambiguous questions/problems and capable of synthesizing complex information into presentations and written narrative

- Strong analytical, interpretive, organizational and problem-solving skills

- Proficient in building PowerPoint and communicating complex ideas in a simple, and concise manner to an executive audience

Preferred Qualifications

- Master’s Degree or PhD in Engineering / Physics discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering)

- Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada and/or a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the United States, in good standing with the applicable regulatory body.

- Operational / field experience related to emerging energy technologies

- Experience working with start-ups and venture-stage technology developers.

- Familiarity with energy policy, regulatory frameworks, and energy solution strategies.

- Ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, supporting corporate and business unit teams, with strong influencing and change management skills

This position requires candidates to:

- Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US and Mexico)

- Travel across North America to other company or supplier locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training (estimated up 10% of work schedule)

- Successfully complete pre-employment and Criminal background checks (US Candidates)

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.

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at careers@tcenergy.com for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

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