Process Engineering Engineer (EIT) - Sarnia

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.

Come be part of the Imperial Regional Projects (IRP) Department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Edmonton, AB.

What role you will play in our team

You will be responsible for leading multiple projects simultaneously within the <$20M portfolio of projects through the early project stages, with hands-on field experience, building technical depth in facilities design across the site. In the Project Development Engineer role, you will collaborate across functions and disciplines to ensure completeness of the business case and technical basis, delivering industry competitive projects.

What you will do

• Business Planning, Evaluation and Concept Selection: Responsible for setting and communicating clear objectives and strategies for the project, aligning stakeholders on project priorities and leading evaluation of concepts in line with objectives and priorities for the project
• Scope Optimization and Front End Engineering and Design (FEED): Responsible for ensuring project competitiveness to ensure safe, reliable, cost effective design bases for projects, often overseeing and directing contractor development of FEED
• Detailed Design oversight, and Start Up/Commissioning opportunities: Provide oversight and quality control on contractor deliverables, participating in and contributing to various reviews and project assessments as well as opportunities for systems start up and turnover
  

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher level of education) in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering but all disciplines will be considered
• Knowledge and experience in oil & gas, particularly in operations support role or project management role considered an asset
• Must have strong communication and collaboration skills that enables building strong, positive relationships with diverse groups
  

We offer you:

• Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement - these standards are the reason Imperial is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve.
• Exceptional benefits program - includes competitive salary plus savings, pension and health care plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs. Educational and physical fitness financial assistance programs round out our benefits package.
• Competitive vacation package - provides you with three weeks of vacation (the first year is pro-rated based on your hiring date), one scheduled Friday off per month and 12 holidays.
  Flexibility looks different for everyone, which is why we have many programs to help employees balance their work and personal life. Programs include: Flex Your Day, childcare partnerships and part-time and job-sharing arrangements.
• Opportunity to participate in Employee Led Resource Groups: Women’s Interest Network, Indigenous Network, Black Employee Success Team, Asian Connection for Excellence, Global Organization for the Advancement of Latinos, PRIDE, and the Veterans Advocacy and Support Team.
• Continuous learning environment - encourages you to strengthen your skills and capabilities.
• Successful networking and mentoring programs - enables you to spend time with managers from across the organization to learn about other departments and opportunities. Also allows you to connect with peers at a similar experience level.
• Early Career Foundation - provides you with the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of expertise or develop skills in a variety of different areas. You will quickly be given large areas of responsibility and will be encouraged to take on stretch assignments as you progress.

Location: Sarnia, ON

Start Date: November 2, 2026

Other Considerations

• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required
• We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted
• In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted.

Application deadline: August 4, 2026

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 Recruit.Services.CA@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.

Job ID: 107414

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