Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer### Senior Project EngineerApply:
CA-AB-Calgary:
Full time:
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End Date: November 27, 2026 (14 days left to apply):
R-411299Worker Type: EmployeeJob Post End Date: 11/27/2026**About this opportunity:**Reporting to the Facilities Project Management Team, the Senior Project Engineer is responsible for the safe and effective execution of major projects from initial scoping through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and start-up. This role leads multidisciplinary project activities to deliver high-quality outcomes safely, on schedule, and within budget, while identifying opportunities to improve cost and execution efficiency.**What you’ll do:*** Lead multiple major projects across various phases of execution, with accountability for scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety performance.* Develop project scopes in collaboration with Business, Reservoir Management, Operations, Process Engineering, and other technical disciplines.* Manage engineering and procurement activities, including oversight of third-party engineering firms and external contractors.* Partner with Project Controls to develop cost estimates, forecasts, schedules, and budgets for projects ranging from $10 million to $1 billion.* Work with Supply Chain Management to develop contracting strategies and support the bid, evaluation, award, and management of engineering, fabrication, and construction contracts.* Coordinate with Environmental, Regulatory, Construction, and Commissioning teams to support permitting requirements and develop effective construction, commissioning, and start-up plans.* Provide technical leadership and complex problem-solving throughout project execution, including support to construction teams, contractors, and engineering partners.* Champion safety and continuously identify opportunities to improve cost, schedule, and execution efficiency across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities.
**Who you are:**Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:* Legally authorized to work in Canada* Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with APEGA.* Minimum 8 years of experience supporting SAGD or Oil & Gas facility projects.* Strong knowledge of applicable ASME codes and standards related to the design, fabrication, and construction of Oil & Gas facilities.* Demonstrated project management experience, with a solid understanding of project controls systems and tools.* Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
**Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT November 26, 2026.**Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position with Cenovus, its subsidiaries and affiliates, please email View email address on ca.hrm.tc.#J-18808-Ljbffr