Lead Oversight Engineer

NES Fircroft; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Oversight Engineer to provide high-level engineering oversight across all project phases. This role involves ensuring alignment with regulatory and project standards while coordinating with various Engineering Contractors. The successful candidate will drive integration across scopes, manage technical interfaces, and support construction and commissioning efforts. With a focus on safety and collaboration, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence large, complex energy infrastructure projects and contribute to the optimization of existing facilities. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for engineering excellence, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in gas processing facility design and execution.
• Proven experience on large, complex energy infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering oversight for new and existing facilities.
• Manage technical interfaces across multiple Engineering Contractors.
• Ensure robust change and risk management throughout design.

Skills

Gas processing facility design

Project management

Engineering oversight

Leadership skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered P.Eng. or P.Tech.Eng. in Canada

Job description

Position Overview: Lead Oversight Engineer

The selected candidate will provide high-level engineering oversight across all phases of the project—ensuring alignment with regulatory, corporate, and project-specific standards while coordinating with multiple Engineering Contractors. This role will also act as the technical authority on design decisions and integration of concurrent scopes.

Location: Office-based with regular travel (~25%) to Aitken Creek Gas Storage Facility and engineering contractor offices.

Project Scope

1. New Plant (Capacity Addition):
   • Design and construction of a 300 MMSCFD Refrigeration Plant
   • Four (4) new storage wells + one (1) observation well
   • Pipeline construction connecting wells to the plant
2. Optimization of Existing Plant:
   • Header piping replacement and compressor upgrades
   • Full plant automation upgrade (DCS to PLC)
   • Custody measurement and utility infrastructure upgrades

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering oversight for both new and existing facilities
• Manage technical interfaces across multiple Engineering Contractors
• Drive integration across scopes and ensure alignment on cost, schedule, and quality
• Support construction and commissioning through effective collaboration
• Act as escalation point for complex engineering decisions
• Ensure robust change and risk management throughout design and execution
• Represent the project in internal/external engineering reviews

Qualifications

Must-Have:

• 15+ years in gas processing facility design and execution
• Proven experience on large, complex energy infrastructure projects
• Deep knowledge of process, mechanical, instrumentation, automation, and utility systems
• Experience managing concurrent engineering scopes and contractors
• Registered P.Eng. or P.Tech.Eng. in Canada

Preferred:

• Brownfield optimization project experience
• Familiarity with pipeline interface and full project lifecycle (FEL, detailed design, construction support)

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Systems thinker with high technical attention to detail
• Proactive, accountable, and safety-first mindset