Compression Engineer

TC Energy

Compression Engineer providing mechanical support for compression facilities in North America. Focused on engineering solutions for compressor and balance of plant equipment operations and performance.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeTinley Park • Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide support to Operations on day-to-day issues at assigned compressor stations
Conduct root cause analysis investigations
Provide sound engineering to determine cost-effective solutions to urgent problems such as compressor startup problems, compressor shutdowns/faults, coolant or oil contamination, capacity deficiencies; gas conditioning – drip gas, water, dirt ingestion; station piping problems (support, vibration, excessive pressure drop, etc.), auxiliary system malfunctions (including ESD)
Identify, scope, estimate and engineer ‘break fix’ projects to repair failed systems, machines and/or components
Identify, scope, estimate and engineer capital and maintenance projects to provide long term solutions for facility defects and systemic issues
Provide diagnosis, support repairs, and perform root cause analysis for significant failures and abnormal operation events
Provide operational and maintenance recommendations based on: oil and coolant analysis, performance and vibration test results, enterprise analytics notifications (remote condition monitoring system), and borescope inspections
Verify adequate capacity of pressure limiting and overpressure protection devices
Provide code interpretation services or coordinate third party reviews for issues and installations regarding compressor stations
Assist with PHMSA audit preparation and response
Provide support for facility audits to ensure compliance with company standards, policies and procedures, and governmental and industry codes
Engineering design standard development
Operations supplement development
Provide expert witness testimony in various forums regarding compressor operation and engineering issues
Provide facility expertise throughout the project scoping and design process including participation at 30%, 60% and 90% design reviews
Technical support for project team during facility construction and commissioning activities
Approve pipeline test data reports
Determine spare parts requirements
Perform gas loss calculations
Develop project specific blow down and purge plans
Provide subject specific on-the-job training
Provide compressor related information/data to a wide variety of stakeholders
Provide mentoring for the field teams in accordance with the established procedures of the technician qualification and operator qualification (OQ) programs
Be actively involved with the process safety, practice of engineering, management of change, and root cause analysis programs.
Help to develop a strong company safety culture by encouraging involvement and leading by example
Other tasks as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering
6+ years industry experience with natural gas compression facilities or similar equipment
Ability and initiative to work independently, display creativity, and exercise sound judgement
Demonstrated superior organizational skills and proven ability to manage projects within scope and budget
Effective analytical skills
Skills to effectively operate in a team-oriented environment with a willingness to support team objectives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
Ability to handle rapidly shifting priorities and multiple projects concurrently, requiring resolution of complex problems in stressful situations

Benefits

Comp & perks

This position is eligible for our domestic relocation program
Maintenance Office
Hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S and Mexico

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Hard Skills & Tools

root cause analysisengineering designgas loss calculationsproject managementcompressor operationperformance testingvibration analysisoil and coolant analysisfacility auditspipeline testing

Soft Skills

organizational skillsanalytical skillscommunication skillsteam collaborationindependent workcreativityjudgmentproblem-solvingmentoringleadership

Certifications

BS in Mechanical EngineeringOQ program certificationPHMSA compliance certification