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The Opportunity

The Engineering Quality Advisor is a subject matter expert who provides independent assurance of engineering activities, leads complex investigations and improvement initiatives, and advances quality culture and performance across projects and functional groups. The role provides assurance, expertise, and guidance to help project teams deliver engineering services in compliance with quality management requirements, professional obligations, applicable standards, and project expectations.

What you'll do

Quality Assurance

• Develop engineering quality strategies, programs, and practices, and provide assurance expertise.
• Review engineering quality requirements and advise on quality expectations for Engineering Service Provider (ESP) contracts.
• Promote compliance with professional engineering requirements and the Professional Practice Management Plan (PPMP).
• Serve as the Quality Subject Matter Expert in Project Delivery System (PDS) assurance reviews.
• Develop and implement risk-based quality surveillance and assurance plans.
• Assess the effectiveness of quality controls and management systems used by engineering service providers.
• Verify the implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead quality audits and assessments of Engineering Service Providers (ESPs), contractors, and engineering organizations.
• Assess the effectiveness of engineering quality management systems and controls.
• Support project teams in evaluating Engineering Service Provider quality performance.
• Assist Project Quality Advisors with audits and assessments as needed.
• Review Engineering Service Provider and project quality plans, along with related quality documentation.

Non-Conformance Management and Continuous Improvement

• Initiate, investigate, validate, and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Opportunities for Improvement (OFIs).
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and support corrective and preventive action implementation.
• Evaluate engineering quality issues, identify systemic trends, and recommend sustainable improvements.
• Develop lessons learned and process improvements to strengthen engineering execution and quality performance.
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are developed and implemented promptly.
• Track quality issues to closure and verify sustained effectiveness.
• Analyze quality data to identify recurring trends, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate lessons learned sessions and advance continuous improvement across engineering organizations.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Monitor, analyze, and report data on NCRs, audits, and quality performance.
• Identify trends and recurring issues that affect engineering quality.
• Translate quality data into clear reports, dashboards, and actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives that strengthen efficiency, compliance, and project outcomes.
• Support efforts to identify and reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).

Engineering Service Provider Oversight

• Support the qualification and ongoing evaluation of engineering suppliers and service providers.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and project teams on engineering quality requirements and supplier performance trends.
• Monitor engineering consultant and contractor quality performance, identifying where intervention or support is needed.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and sustain effective relationships with engineering and project teams, Project Quality Advisors, and engineering service providers.
• Coordinate communications on engineering quality issues, lessons learned, and improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to resolve engineering quality concerns and reinforce a strong quality culture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Certification
• Minimum 8 years of experience in quality management, project delivery, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or related fields.
• Experience in engineering quality management, audits, supplier oversight, and quality assurance programs.
• Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO 9001 principles.
• Engineering governance and professional practice requirements.
• Audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.
• Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Non-Conformance and Corrective Action Management.
• Risk-based thinking and quality assurance principles.
• Statistical analysis and quality performance reporting.
• Strong communication, facilitation, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Data analysis, trend evaluation, and performance reporting.
• Stakeholder engagement and facilitation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority across multiple teams and functions.
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving expertise.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Formal Root Cause Analysis training.
•  Experience in the energy, pipeline, facilities, industrial, or EPC industry is preferred.

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

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. For over 75 years, we have proudly connected the world to the energy it needs. Every day, we move more than 30 per cent of the natural gas used across the continent and connect LNG exports to global markets, powering communities and industries. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure delivers affordable, reliable and sustainable energy across North America. Our field operations span seven Canadian provinces, 34 U.S. states and seven Mexican states. Together, we strengthen the connections that deliver the energy the world relies on-every day.

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 [email protected] 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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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.