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TC Energy·1 hour ago

Project Controls Analyst

Houston, United States of AmericaMid · 2-5 yearsH1B likely

About this role

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 proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. 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.

The Opportunity

TC Energy is seeking a motivated and analytical new graduate to join our Project Controls team as a Project Controls Analyst. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop foundational project controls knowledge while supporting capital projects across planning, estimating, cost control, forecasting, scheduling, and project reporting.

Working alongside experienced project controls professionals, project managers, engineers, and construction teams, you will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle and contribute to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy infrastructure projects. This role is designed to provide development opportunities and rotational exposure to various project services disciplines, including Cost Control, Estimating, Scheduling, and Project Controls.

What you’ll do

  • Support project schedule analysis, cost tracking, reporting, forecasting, and estimating activities.

  • Learn and apply project controls principles, including cost management, estimating, scheduling, risk management, and management of change.

  • Assist in analyzing project expenditures, commitments, and forecasts against approved budgets.

  • Help prepare monthly cost reports, variance analyses, and project performance updates.

  • Support project teams in monitoring changes, risks, and impacts to project budgets.

  • Assist with purchase requisitions, invoice processing, accruals, and commitment tracking.

  • Gather, validate, and organize project data from engineering, procurement, construction, and finance stakeholders

  • Support development and maintenance of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and project reporting tools.

  • Participate in project meetings and contribute to project performance discussions.

  • Assist in identifying trends, risks, and opportunities that may impact project outcomes.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned activities.

  • Build knowledge of project controls systems, processes, and industry best practices.

  • Participate in developmental rotations within estimating, scheduling, and other project services functions as business needs allow.

  • Champion TC Energy's safety culture and core values in all aspects of work.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management or other related disciplines

  • 0-2 years of experience (previous internships included)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications, with experience using Excel for data analysis and reporting.

  • Experience using database and project management systems, including Omega PIMS, SAP, Primavera P6, Cleopatra, Power BI, and related reporting and query tools.

  • Exposure to project controls concepts such as estimating, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, or risk management.

  • Interest in developing a long-term career within Project Services and Project Controls, with a desire to learn project controls, cost management, estimating, scheduling, and project delivery practices.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

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. 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.

Learn more

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.