Mechanical Engineering Discipline Lead

Imperial Oil; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and mentorship

Relocation assistance

Flexible work hours & work from home

ERG groups

Job summary

Imperial is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer in Edmonton to lead complex mechanical projects, develop designs, reviews, calculations, and specifications. You will perform risk assessments and ensure safe, compliant operations while mentoring junior engineers.

The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree with a P.Eng and 10+ years of experience, strong knowledge of ASME/CSA/API codes, and the ability to drive technical excellence across the team.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree with P.Eng designation and 10+ years of experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3, B31.1, ASME I, CSA B51, CSA Z662, API 510/570, API 579, ABSA.
• Experience leading projects from concept through detailed design, construction, commissioning and support.
• Strong risk assessment, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support to daily plant operations, including modifications, upgrades, and new construction.
• Review Management of Change documents, engineering specs, requirements and design appraisals.
• Conduct fitness-for-service reviews and provide recommendations.
• Assist facilities with risk-management activities to ensure compliance with Operation Integrity Management System.
• Initiate and support technology or work-practice changes to improve plant reliability.
• Support project objectives for safety, environmental, and capital costs.
• Develop scopes of work for conceptual studies and assist in contractor selection.
• Review EPC work and advise on local code practices and regulations.
• Maintain mechanical design standards and manuals.
• Explain company practices and standards and their application to facilities and projects.
• Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Risk assessment

Project leadership

Mechanical design principles

Analytical problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng)

Tools

Caesar II

PV Elite

Plant Manager

Sage Plus

BechtFFS

Signal FFS

Job description

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.

What Role You Will Play in Our Team

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Engineering team. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in mechanical design principles, engineering codes, industry best practices, reliability improvement, and operational support. This role will be responsible for leading complex mechanical engineering projects, developing and reviewing mechanical designs, calculations, drawings, and specifications, as well as conducting risk assessments, root-cause failure analysis, and technical evaluations to ensure safe and reliable operations. As a key contributor to the Mechanical discipline, the candidate will help shape technical standards and best practices, mentor engineers to build organizational capability, foster technical excellence, and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineer who combines strong technical expertise with practical field experience.

What You Will Do

• Provide mechanical engineering support to daily plant operations (e.g. modifications, upgrades, new construction and applications) identifies solutions and completes engineering for base assets.
• Review Management of Change documents and engineering specifications, requirements and design appraisals
• Conduct, review and provide input for Fitness for Service recommendations.
• Assist facilities with risk management activities to ensure compliance with Operation Integrity Management System expectations
• Initiate/support changes in technology or work practices to improve plant reliability
• Assist projects in meeting safety, environmental and capital cost objectives
• Provide technical support throughout the development phase of projects from conceptual to final design/execution
• Develop scope of work for conceptual studies, develop technical specifications, assist in contractor selection, and steward contractor's work throughout project execution.
• Review EPC work and provide consultations on local code of practices and regulations.
• Maintain mechanical design, engineering standards and manuals
• Interpret and explain company practices and industry standards and how they apply to plant facilities and projects
• Support troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions for equipment and system issues.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineering staff.

About You

Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering Degree and Professional Designations (P. Eng) with 10+ years of experience
• Strong knowledge and experience of mechanical design principles and industry best practices.
• Knowledgable with following Codes & Standards: ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.1, ASME Section I, CSA B51, CSA Z662, API 510/570, API 579, and ABSA requirements.
• Experience preparing engineering calculations, technical specifications, equipment selection, and design documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and operational support.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, safety regulations, quality standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Field experience and knowledge of Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals, or in‑situ operations
• Proficiency with engineering design and analysis software for fitness for service, piping analysis, and pressure vessel design, such as: Caesar II, PV Elite / Compress, Plant Manager/Sage Plus, BechtFFS, and Signal FFS.
• Project management and leadership experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills

Location

This position is located in Edmonton, where our technical team is based. The Edmonton team provides support to both the Kearl and Cold Lake operations from Edmonton.

Your Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Training and mentorship
• Relocation assistance as required
• Flexible work hours and work from home policy
• Employee resource groups (ERG’s) – opportunity to participate in volunteer groups that support furthering the company’s inclusion objectives

Please note benefits may be changed, suspended or terminated from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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 [e-mail].

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.