Reservoir Engineer Specialist

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.Are you an experienced SAGD Reservoir Engineer Specialist looking to play a key role in one of the world’s leading in situ thermal assets? As a Calgary-based Reservoir Engineer Specialist supporting our Firebag SAGD operations, you will provide reservoir management and optimization leadership to drive safe, reliable, and efficient well and pad performance. You will work closely with our Production, Operations, Geoscience, and Development teams to maximize recovery and enhance overall asset value.What we offer:
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 matchingBenefits: 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-beingGenerous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balanceTalent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your developmentMinimum Requirements:
15+ years of combined experience in Reservoir and Production Engineering with a focus in thermal SAGD operationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical)Registered or immediately eligible for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)Expert in SAGD recovery mechanisms, thermal reservoir behaviour, conformance, steam allocation, subcool and pressure management, and mature-pad optimizationDemonstrated knowledge of data analytics, reservoir simulation, and use/development of digital solutions (PowerBI, Python, modelling software, etc.)Demonstrated ability to translate reservoir analysis, simulation, and history matching into practical operating decisions and recommendationsDemonstrated ability to integrate reservoir, production, geoscience, surveillance, and operational data to diagnose performance issues and identify optimization opportunitiesDemonstrated technical leadership through mentoring, peer review, technical assurance, and stewardship of reservoir-management practicesResponsibilities:
Lead integrated reservoir surveillance and performance reviews using production, injection, pressure, temperature, geoscience, completion, and diagnostic dataForecast pad production and translate reservoir insights into practical decisions on operating limits, ESP strategy, well design, interventions, and brownfield developmentIdentify and manage reservoir risks including steam breakthrough, uneven conformance, gas-handling constraints, well interactions, and containmentSupport pad start-up, ramp-up, mature-pad optimization, and long-term depletionProvide technical assurance, coaching, and mentorship while strengthening consistent reservoir-management practicesEnsure decisions meet regulatory requirements, internal governance, and safe operating standardsLocation and other Key Details:
You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W. Hours of work are a 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of workSuncor 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.At Suncor, our vision is to be Canada’s leading energy provider respected for our people, performance, sustainability and relationships that together create value-added contributions to society, communities, customers and shareholders.Top Employer: Suncor Energy Inc.
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