Development Engineer (In Situ Facilities Development)

Oil Authority; Calgary; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong compensation

Benefits

Generous time-off

Talent development

Job summary

Suncor is seeking a Development Engineer in Calgary to lead facilities and business-case development for In Situ growth projects, including ownership of the DBM for major capital programs.

The role requires 12+ years in development or major projects, P.Eng. eligibility, and strong knowledge of SAGD facilities. You will coordinate with subsurface, execution, and commercial teams to maximize portfolio value.

Qualifications

• PE license or eligibility required with 12+ years in development or major projects.
• In-Situ (SAGD) CPF facilities and related infrastructure knowledge required.
• Experience leading the Design Basis Memorandum for large capital projects.
• Experience with project development and management, including ADEM and DMP processes.
• Ability to develop business cases with capital/operating cost estimates, schedules, and risk inputs.
• Experience coordinating internal and external stakeholders including EPC contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities and business case development for In Situ growth projects.
• Own the Design Basis Memorandum for large capital projects from concept to FEED.
• Lead cross-functional groups through concept selection, DBM and FEED stages.
• Frame opportunities and develop the business case with capital, operating costs, and schedule.
• Translate risks into actionable project decisions and execution plans.
• Oversee EPC contractor study work and ensure deliverables meet scope.
• Drive integration across In Situ growth portfolio to maximize value.
• Provide stakeholder management across Development, Subsurface, Execution, Operations and Commercial.

Skills

In-Situ knowledge (SAGD CPF)

Project development & management

DBM / design basis expertise

Stakeholder coordination

Economic evaluations & business cases

Education

P.Eng. registered or eligible (APEGA)

12+ years in development/major projects

Tools

ADEM & DMP processes

EPC contractor oversight

Job description

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 hiring a Development Engineer to lead facilities and business case development for Suncor’s In Situ growth projects, including ownership of the Design Basis Memorandum for major capital projects. This role will shape growth opportunities, drive key decisions through project stages, and integrate facilities, subsurface, execution, and commercial inputs to maximize portfolio value. Success in this role requires strong collaboration, sound technical and business judgment, and the ability to align stakeholders to advance high-impact opportunities.

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 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

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered or eligible for registration with APEGA, with 12+ years of experience in development, engineering and/or major project roles
• In-depth knowledge of In-Situ (SAGD) CPF facilities and infrastructure, including steam generation, water treatment, oil treating, produced gas and disposal systems, with a minimum of 5 years working directly on In Situ assets
• Demonstrated experience leading the development of a Design Basis Memorandum (or equivalent basis of design) for a large capital project through concept selection, DBM and into FEED
• Experience with project development and project management, including working knowledge of ADEM and D&MP processes and stage-gate decision making
• Demonstrated experience developing business cases and financial evaluations, including capital and operating cost estimates, schedule, economic inputs and sensitivity analysis, to support investment decisions
• Experience leading and coordinating internal and external stakeholders, including EPC contractors, to deliver successful project objectives

Responsibilities

• Lead the facilities and business case development for In Situ growth projects, including the Firebag expansion, Lewis and future In Situ growth opportunities
• Own the Design Basis Memorandum (DBM) for assigned large capital projects: define and document the design basis, key assumptions, design criteria, scope boundaries and interfaces, and manage DBM revisions and change control through project stages
• Lead multi-functional groups in the planning, evaluation and recommendation of key decisions during concept selection, DBM and FEED, and bring decisions forward to Decision Review Boards
• Frame opportunities and develop the business case, integrating capital and operating cost, schedule, production and risk inputs into economic evaluations and investment recommendations
• Understand and translate key execution and technical risks to inform project decisions
• Oversee, guide and translate EPC contractor study work, and provide oversight on scope and deliverable development by external EPC contractors
• Drive integration across the In Situ growth portfolio, including shared infrastructure, steam supply, produced gas, water and disposal, to capture synergies and avoid sub-optimization
• Provide stakeholder management across project interfaces and functional skillsets including, but not limited to, Development, Subsurface, Execution, Operations, Process Engineering, Regulatory and Commercial

Location 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 regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

Suncor 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.