Construction project engineer Jobs in Calgary, AB

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 seeking a Specialist Project Engineer to lead all aspects of interactions with regulators in various Provincial jurisdictions in Canada related to Environmental Compliance, risk assessments, decommissioning and remediation projects. With 12+ years of experience and a P.Eng. or P.Geo. designation (or eligibility), the successful candidate will oversee regulatory strategy, technical execution, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective outcomes.

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or equivalent, with 12+ years of progressive environmental experience; registered (or eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.)
• Extensive experience managing environmental liabilities at Retail and Wholesale petroleum sites in Canada, including site assessment, risk evaluation, remediation strategy development, regulatory closure, and long‑term liability management
• Demonstrated leadership in complex project management, overseeing multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams, managing scope, schedule, budget, and technical quality across numerous concurrent projects
• Strong regulatory knowledge and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with regulators, municipalities, internal business units, legal teams, contractors, and impacted third parties.
• Commitment to safe, reliable, and cost‑effective execution, integrating safety leadership, risk management, and continuous improvement principles into all aspects of environmental project delivery

Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead interactions with regulators in various Provincial jurisdictions in Canada related to Environmental Compliance Oversee environmental projects including monitoring, site assessments, remediation (excavation and in‑situ), and risk assessments by directing consultants and contractors from proposal through execution.
• Review and approve technical deliverables including work plans, assessment reports, and remediation reports prepared by third‑party consultants.
• Manage project and territory budgets, establishing annual forecasts and providing regular updates on cost performance and estimates.
• Set and enforce performance expectations for service providers by cascading company policies and procedures, monitoring compliance (including safety), and implementing corrective actions as required.
• Collaborate with Legal and stakeholders to respond to third‑party inquiries, negotiate with impacted parties, and draft correspondence and agreements.
• Provide technical leadership and support to internal business units on environmental matters and strategic initiatives.
• Support project execution and safety culture by participating in project kick‑offs, guiding environmental components of construction and remediation projects, and conducting safety oversight and audits.

Location and other Key Details:

• This position is office-based, with a location at Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Avenue S.W.
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to FridayThis is considered a mobile position and travel within your territory will be expected to ensure the safe reliable execution of project work in the field
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based on years of experience and scope of work

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

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