Sr Project Engineer

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.