Lead Oversight Engineer

NES Fircroft Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 160,000; 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 compliance with regulatory and project standards while coordinating with various Engineering Contractors. The selected candidate will be the technical authority on design decisions, manage complex engineering scopes, and support construction and commissioning efforts. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead significant energy infrastructure projects, driving integration and alignment on cost, schedule, and quality. If you are a proactive leader with extensive experience in gas processing facilities, this role is perfect 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 both new and existing facilities.
• Manage technical interfaces across multiple Engineering Contractors.

Skills

Gas Processing Facility Design

Engineering Oversight

Project Management

Collaboration Skills

Leadership 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