Sr Project Engineer
About The Position
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).
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
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- regional-based uplifts
- annual bonuses
- long-term financial rewards
- pension programs
- savings plans with company matching
- employee assistance program
- comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
- generous paid vacation time
- personal time-off
- Internal mobility
- succession planning
- employee training and development programs
- Relocation assistance (support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
