Mechanical Technician Intern
Posted on 9/16/2025

TC Energy
No salary listed
Petersburg, VA, USA + 1 more
More locations: Midlothian, VA, USA
In Person
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 Energy Problem Solvers — passionate about transitioning North America to cleaner energy while meeting the energy demands of today and tomorrow. If that sounds like a challenge you want to help tackle, we want you to join our team!
To be considered, applications must include a resume and academic transcript (unofficial). Incomplete submissions may not be reviewed. We appreciate your attention to detail and look forward to learning more about you!
The opportunity
TC Energy is looking to add an #EnergyProblemSolver in Prince George VA to support our efforts in Energy Problem Solving and our daily operations.
We are seeking a multiskilled, team-orientated Mechanical Technician who is proficient in troubleshooting, maintaining, and operating natural gas compressors and related auxiliary equipment for our Prince George VA team.
The successful candidate will reside in the Prince George area and report primarily out of our Mount Bracey Compressor Station, which is currently under construction.
We engage with individuals who are self-starters, capable of working with minimal supervision, and who possess excellent problem solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
This position is overtime eligible and extended work hours may be required on occasion including nights, weekends and holidays.
Term length is 3 months.
What you’ll do
Work in a team environment to support the delivery of natural gas by demonstrating the TC Energy core values of Safety In Every Step, Personal Accountability, One Team, and Active Learning.
Assist experienced field technicians in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of various equipment and systems
Gain hands-on experience with tools, equipment, and field procedures
Learn safety protocols and procedures for working in the field
Participate in site visits, inspections, and project work under supervision
Develop technical and problem-solving skills applicable to the field technician role
Minimum Qualifications
Actively enrolled in a technical training program (Mechanical, Chemical, Pipeline, Automation) with at least one year completed, and returning to school for at least one semester after the work term
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
Legally entitled to work in the U.S.
Exhibit a safety mindset, in a professional and personal setting
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
No prior oil and gas industry experience required
This position requires candidates to:
Successfully complete pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing
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
TC Energy is a leading energy infrastructure company in North America. We have complementary businesses of natural gas pipelines and power generation. Our operations span three countries, seven Canadian provinces, and 34 U.S. states.
TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. government.
Learn more
Visit us at www.TCEnergy.com/students and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.
Thank you for choosing TC Energy in your career search.
* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.
* All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.
* TC Energy is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting [email protected].

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