Process Design Engineer

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for. 

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability. At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. 

What role you will play in our team

The Process Design Lead is responsible for the planning, execution, optimization, and technical oversight of early-stage facility design and design basis development. This role provides subject matter expertise to multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring high-quality, fit-for-purpose process designs that support business objectives.

This role also serves as a technical mentor and coach to less experienced Process Designers and engineers, fostering capability development and knowledge sharing across the organization. In addition, the role actively participates in internal and external technical networks, leveraging deep expertise to influence work processes, drive continuous improvement, and advance industry best practices. Through strong technical leadership and collaboration, the Process Design Lead contributes to organizational excellence, innovation, and the successful delivery of complex facility development opportunities.

This position is located in Edmonton and supports our Canadian assets.

What you will do

• Personnel in this position typically act as a Design Lead on large and/or complex projects
• Sustain and enhance capabilities and develop team by technically mentoring team members, and develop intermediate designers into lead design roles
• Provide ad hoc process design technical support and mentoring to personnel at supported sites within the region
• Network with advisor, principal, solicit support for external reviews of larger projects as needed
• Represent regional office in technical networks as needed
• Provide FEL 1 development scope in collaboration with business planning function
• Provide technical oversight and support to teams planning and executing FEL 2 and 3 technical deliverables; review design deliverables for completeness & consistency; ensure capital efficiency mindset
• Work with teams in planning FEL 2, 3 and EPC activities, schedule & budget

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Demonstrated technical and leadership capability
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills
• Ability to analyze and discuss complex concepts effectively
• Ability to work autonomously and contribute to success of a team 

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• 5-15 years of experience
• Oil & Gas experience
• Leadership experience
• Performed equipment ratings, incorporate safety considerations and field verifications, early equipment sizing, and optimization studies
• Developed Heat & Materials (H&MBs) and preliminary Flow Plans
• Developed design specification, interfacing with other disciplines to ensure technical quality and completeness of facilities definition
• Developed Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Provided oversight and quality control of technical deliverables throughout FEED and design specification development
• Participated in P&ID, HAZOP, 3D Model, and Safety Systems Reviews

Your Benefits

An Imperial career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. Imperial Oil has been recognized as one of Canada’s and Alberta’s top employers (2024) as recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc.’s 24th annual competition.

We Offer You

• Competitive salary
• Training and mentorship
• Relocation assistance as required
• Flexible work hours
• Gym facility, café and marketplace located on campus
• Employee resource groups (ERG’s) – opportunity to participate in volunteer groups that support furthering the company’s inclusion objectives

Please note benefits may be changed, suspended or terminated from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see  here  for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at  View email address on jobs.exxonmobil.com .

Eligibility to work in Canada  

All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit. 

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

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Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at View email address on jobs.exxonmobil.com .

Eligibility to work in Canada: All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit. 

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

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