At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.
When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.
We are looking for an experienced senior specialist-level Project Engineer to support the safe and efficient execution of large capital projects (>$100M) within one of our execution portfolios (Fixed Plant Projects, Mine & Tailings, or In Situ Projects). You will be accountable for leading engineering integration and technical assurance across complex, multi-discipline projects and making sure deliverables meet project objectives, technical standards, and stage-gate expectations while ensuring alignment with Suncor’s Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS).
What we offer:
We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.
- Strong compensation : we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
- Benefits : utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
- Generous time-off : enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Talent development programs : Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
- Relocation assistance : We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more
Minimum Requirements
- Engineering degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical or a related discipline
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation or eligible with APEGA
- 12+ years of experience supporting capital or sustaining projects preferably in the oil and gas industry
- Experience supporting complex, multi-discipline projects through full lifecycle delivery (FEED to execution)
- Strong understanding of stage-gate project development, risk management and multidiscipline coordination
- Demonstrated ability to work within structured governance and quality systems
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently and influence stakeholders
- Excellent communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-discipline engineering integration across FEED and execution phases
- Drive stage-gate readiness and ensure deliverables meet quality, cost, and schedule expectations
- Identify and manage project risks, gaps, and opportunities
- Provide senior technical review and oversight of engineering deliverables and design packages
- Ensure compliance with Suncor OEMS, Project Delivery Framework, and regulatory requirements
- Lead design reviews, HAZOP/HAZID, constructability reviews, and readiness assessments
- Support development of cost estimates, schedules, and execution strategies
- Interface with engineering contractors, vendors, and site teams
- Influence technical decisions and support governance approvals
- Provide engineering support through construction, commissioning, and start-up
Location and Key Details
- You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W. or work out of our Base Plant location in Fort McMurray
- Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
- Occasional travel to EP stakeholder offices, project sites, vendor shops, or fabrication facilities as required by the specific project or portfolio
- Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will be based on years of experience and scope of work
Think we are a fit? Apply now!
Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.
