Project Engineer

Exergy-Solutions-Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Exergy Solutions in Calgary, Alberta seeks a Project Engineer to support small to medium projects from concept to fabrication. You will work under project managers, coordinating across process, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation, planning, scheduling, forecasting, and ensuring technical accuracy and quality from start to finish.

The role involves developing and executing research, experiments, test plans, and providing pilot commissioning support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Engineer
• Proficient with ASME codes for design, fabrication and construction of oil & gas facilities
• Experience with project controls, scheduling, and multi-disciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Support technical execution of engineering projects from concept through fabrication
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary inputs to deliver engineering deliverables
• Prepare, schedule, and monitor activities and initiatives
• Identify and document project risks and propose mitigation strategies
• Monitor compliance with codes, practices, QA/QC, and specifications
• Interact with clients to interpret requirements and communicate objectives
• Quality control of budget, schedule and deliverables; report status
• Develop engineering service hours estimates and project schedules using staged-gate, waterfall, and agile approaches
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings and reviews and track action items
• Support fabrication estimates and total installed cost estimates
• Mentor project team and provide guidance to objectives
• Ensure procurement packages meet cost, schedule and quality requirements
• Oversee construction work and support fabrication lead
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

ASME codes

Regulatory standards

MS Office

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Leadership

PFD knowledge

PID knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Licensed P. Eng (APEGA)

Job description

MEET EXERGY!

At Exergy Solutions, we accelerate industrial innovation through specialized Advisory and Engineering services. Our agile team partners with clients to deliver practical, fast-paced solutions that support operational excellence, advance new technology, and drive progress towards our client’s goals. From strategic consultation to hands‑on manufacturing, we work across the project lifecycle and redefine what’s possible by leveraging an operational mindset and a commitment to results.

What we offer

Advisory: Our experts lead clients through decarbonization strategies, technology integration, and process optimization. We provide the research, analysis, and guidance needed for organizations to make confident decisions in carbon capture, clean fuels, emissions abatement, and energy efficiency.

Engineering: Exergy delivers full-cycle engineering from early‑stage studies to detailed design, procurement, and construction management. We support every phase of a project, including commissioning, optimization, and ongoing operations to ensure long‑term reliability and performance.

Our unique blend of skills, coupled with our focus on innovation, not only saves time and costs but also delivers tangible results. This integrated approach ensures that our clients remain at the forefront of technological advancements and sustainable practices in the energy sector.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reports to: Director Operations Excellence & Engineering Delivery

Exergy is seeking a Project Engineer in Calgary, Alberta to, under the direction of project managers, to support small to medium scale projects from conceptual design all the way to fabrication with both project management and engineering responsibilities. The role involves planning, scheduling, forecasting, and managing the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from start to finish The Project Engineer will work closely with project managers, engineers, technologists, technicians, trades, and other specialists to achieve project objectives, and they will communicate with clients, investors, and other project stakeholders. Additional responsibilities may include developing and executing research, experiments and test plans, as well as providing technology pilot commissioning support and operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

At Exergy, our work is often challenging yet fulfilling. We pride ourselves in thinking outside the box, offering unique problem solving and sound technical expertise, while exhibiting agility in project execution. The key responsibilities are as follows:

The key responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• Support the technical execution of engineering projects across the project lifecycle—from concept design through to detailed engineering and fabrication support
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary inputs (process, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to facilitate the completion of engineering deliverables
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the activities and initiatives assigned
• Identify and document project risks, including technical, schedule, and cost uncertainty, and propose mitigation strategies
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
• Interact daily with clients to interpret their requirements, determine the project needs and communicate how the objectives can be achieved
• Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, engineering deliverables) and report regularly on project status
• Support development of engineering services hours estimates and project schedules using staged‑gate, waterfall, and agile process approaches
• Coordination and/or facilitation of key meetings or review points such as project kick‑off meetings, P&IDs review, PHAs, constructability reviews, 3D model reviews, construction kick‑off, etc. and following all action items through to completion
• Support development of fabrication estimates, equipment estimates and total installed cost estimates
• Assign responsibilities, provide activity oversight, provide guidance to project objectives, and mentor the project team
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project stakeholders to provide assistance and technical support
• Ensure procurement packages are produced in accordance with project cost, schedule and quality requirements
• Overseeing construction work and support the fabrication lead
• Such other reasonable duties as may be assigned by the Company from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS

At Exergy, critical thinking and a passion for new technologies is part of our DNA. We are driven by a desire to help our clients advance their innovation initiatives and objectives. In this role, it is required to be technically proficient, proactive, detail oriented with a positive attitude and effective communication skills. Candidates for this position will possess the qualifications outlined below:

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven working experience as a Project Engineer (5+ years of industry experience)
• Extensive knowledge of applicable ASME codes and standards for design, fabrication and construction of oil & gas facilities
• Knowledge of additional standards and regulations is beneficial: API, NACE, ASTM, CSA, ABSA
• Advanced MS Office Skills
• Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards
• Knowledge of engineering terms, design requirements, processes and document types
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team including process, mechanical, civil‑structural, electrical & instrumentation
• Experience supporting the development of engineering deliverables for multiple disciplines mentioned above (PFD, PID, LDT, Shutdown Key, Control Narratives, Equipment Datasheets, fabrication details, etc.)
• Understanding of project controls, document control procedures, reporting and KPIs
• Ability to meet safety requirements at the production facility and while attending site visits
• Project management and supervision skills
• Decision making ability and leadership skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Applied Science
• APEGA Licensed Professional Engineer (P. Eng)
• Experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager on multiple small to medium‑scale engineering projects, spanning phases from conceptual design through detailed engineering, fabrication, and construction

COMPENSATION

To be discussed during the hiring process.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits program.

PHYSICAL DEMAND & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This successful candidate must have position is a combination office / workshop environment located in Calgary, Alberta. Any additional site‑specific training and certifications required will be provided.