Development Engineer

PETRONAS Canada • Calgary, AB

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

PETRONAS Canada is seeking a Development Engineer to join their team in Calgary. This role will contribute to and optimize the development of PETRONAS Canada’s Montney unconventional resource base, focusing on efficient and value-driven growth. The company emphasizes a culture of open collaboration, empowerment, and career development, looking for innovative, passionate problem-solvers committed to strong safety, operational, and sustainability performance.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in an Engineering role or in an engineering project management role supporting a development discipline (Drilling/Completions/Production/Facilities)
• Proven work experience within unconventional resources with a thorough understanding of all aspects involved in managing a resource area
• Strong working knowledge and proficiency in Val Nav, Office365 suite, with the ability to learn new in-house tools.
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to work as part of cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage others in support of projects and initiatives

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge and experience in production decline analysis for unconventional reservoirs is an asset
• Experience in production and/or reservoir engineering will be considered a benefit

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for new well and asset development activities, including alignment of stakeholder groups, consolidating discipline planning, and stewarding the economic analysis and approval process from idea generation through on-stream.
• Act as a project manager on engineering projects and initiatives by collaborating with stakeholders and engineers on project design/scope and managing assigned deliverables, timelines, resources and related budgets.
• Work with a multi-disciplined team to identify and evaluate development trials and optimization opportunities to maximize the value of assets.
• Identify opportunities for improvement to support area engineering activities and initiatives by researching industry best practices and emerging trends.
• Identify new resource opportunities to meet corporate objectives, evaluate new/emerging exploration/exploitation prospects, reviewing reservoir studies, economic evaluations and provide recommendations to management to influence long/short term strategic and budget planning activities.
• Provide support to the petroleum engineering team in booking corporate reserves and working with third party evaluators to ensure comprehensive assessments and interpretations are completed.
• Prepare capital and production forecasts, explain variances, and review AFE/project expenditures within budget.
• Develop relationships with external professional associations and industry colleagues to share information and stay up-to-date on best/emerging practices and trends impacting activities.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements which include a compressed work week with Friday afternoons off for office-based roles
• Dress for your day - a casual yet professional environment
• Ability to contribute to a dynamic organization with large growth ambitions
• Competitive compensation and bonus programs
• Top tier benefit package, including a generous Health and Wellness Spending Account and Savings Plan
• Making a positive difference in our communities through volunteerism, community support and providing opportunities to those in the areas where we operate
• Annual employee-directed charity donation program
• Support for training and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level