Project 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.

About the Role

Portfolio Project Engineers provide leadership ensuring successful completion of the assigned project(s). They coordinate with various stakeholders and are expected to leverage the functional expertise of the organization (e.g. cost, schedule & controls engineers, SSHE professionals, etc.) to ensure the projects meet all safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

What You Will Do

• Engage in execution plans, including contracting/procurement strategies development and implementation
• Identify project issues and execute/steward appropriate actions to resolution, including formal change management
• Support the transition between project stages from a selected concept, through construction and projectcloseout, while ensuring compliance with Imperial's standards and processes
• Support procurement activities, including in some cases materials requisitioning, expediting, and logistics
• Responsible for contractor administration activities
• Responsible for project close-out and turnover to site
• Accountable for performance of project and alignment with local and global processes
• When projects are in construction, Project Engineers may be expected to travel to field sites (Kearl Oil Sands mine, Cold Lake thermal in-situ, or any of our refineries in Edmonton, Sarnia and Nanticoke), for tasks such as (non-exhaustive list): brownfield verification, laser scanning, constructability, construction & procurement support, field progress reviews, site issues management, PSSR's, etc.

About You

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Demonstrated technical and/or 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
• Project Management (construction and project engineering)

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.

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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 energyjobsearch.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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