Project Engineer - Commerce City, Colorado

Suncor • Commerce City, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Suncor, the Project Engineer provides leadership throughout all phases of refinery projects, working with a multidisciplinary team of Suncor employees and partners, including consulting firms and contractors. The role liaises with internal and external resources to develop project scope, execution plans, initial schedules, estimates and cash flows, contracting strategies, and field installation plans. It ensures materials are procured and installation is completed in accordance with project specifications and quality, cost, and schedule requirements, supporting timely handover to Operations.

The position works on projects ranging from $100,000 to $30 million in various refinery areas. The Project Engineer provides technical support and guidance for design and construction, leads project deliverables and risk management, coordinates engineering and construction work packages, and supports commissioning, start-up, and project closeout. The role is based at the Commerce City Refinery Business Center in Commerce City, Colorado, and is safety sensitive. The regular schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with the potential for extended hours based on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Five to seven years of work experience as a project engineer in the industrial sector.
• Project management proficiency, leadership, and strong technical capability in scope development, risk management, project execution, commissioning and start-up, training, and operations.
• Strong non-authoritative leadership abilities and the ability to build positive relationships with diverse groups and coworkers.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to develop effective solutions to complex technical issues while following project processes and best practices.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a petrochemical refinery environment is preferred.
• PMP or another relevant project management certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute projects ranging in size from $100,000 to $30 million in various refinery areas.
• Provide technical support, expertise, and guidance for the design and construction of new projects.
• Identify, evaluate, recommend, and implement opportunities to improve efficiency through new technologies or processes.
• Lead development of project deliverables and ensure project milestone dates are met.
• Identify potential safety, cost, schedule, and quality risks using the corporate risk matrix and develop mitigation plans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop project documentation and change management in accordance with Suncor standards, guidelines, and processes, including scopes of work for engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Maintain project meeting notes, action items, decisions, changes, and communications.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Project Controls, and the Integrated Team to evaluate and award contracts.
• Build positive relationships and work closely with engineering consultants, vendors, fabricators, construction contractors, inspectors, regulatory agencies, and internal and external partners.
• Coordinate stakeholder reviews of engineering and construction work packages to ensure deliverables meet project requirements.
• Support Operations in developing and executing project commissioning and start-up plans.
• Complete project closeout activities, including evergreen drawing updates in accordance with refinery document-control procedures and updates to refinery databases such as SPI and ETAP.

Benefits

• Annual incentive bonus program with a 20% target.
• 401(k) plan with up to a 6% vested match and pre-tax, Roth, and post-tax options.
• Automatic 1.5% profit-sharing contribution.
• Suncor-funded cash balance defined benefit pension plan, vesting in three years.
• Flexible employee benefits package, including three medical options with HSA and FSA options, two dental options, vision coverage, and an Employee Assistance Plan.
• Vacation program based on credited prior experience and 12 additional personal paid time off days annually.
• Talent development programs, including internal mobility, succession planning, employee training, and development programs.
• Relocation assistance, including support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, and spousal assistance.

What This Job Offers

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