Senior Process Lead Engineer - Heavy Oil / SAGD

Wood; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is hiring a Senior Process Lead Engineer in Canada. This hybrid role requires 15+ years in heavy oil/SAGD design, expertise in HYSYS, and strong leadership abilities. Candidates must be committed to safety and excellent communication, ready to tackle complex engineering challenges while contributing to innovation in the energy sector.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Flexible benefits package

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in heavy oil / SAGD design.
• Currently registered or eligible for registration with APEGA.
• Strong knowledge of process safety and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of heavy oil / SAGD well pads and pipelines.
• Manage teams through FEED and Detailed engineering stages.
• Coordinate with global workshare offices.

Skills

Design of well pads

Process safety

Strong communication

Client-facing skills

HYSYS proficiency

Prioritization

Coordination with global offices

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

HYSYS

HTRI

Aspen EDR

Pipesim

UniSim

Job description

Description for Internal Candidates

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Process Lead Engineer to join its Canada Projects business focusing on Oil, Gas & New Energies. This opportunity is hybrid and is based in Calgary, AB.

LI-Hybrid

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the design of heavy oil / SAGD well pads, pipelines and Central Processing Facilities through all project engineering stages. We are seeking experienced engineers with the drive and commitment to make a genuine difference to our performance across the full life cycle of projects, including study phase, DBM, FEED and Detailed Design. Applicants with strong technical and communication skills, and technical safety experience in the listed areas, are encouraged to apply.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our projects team has a long history of delivering some of the biggest and most complex projects in the Canadian oilsands, along with associated pipelines and refinery infrastructure. Wood has a strong presence in the energy transition supporting the rapidly growing decarbonization and renewables industry in Canada and across the globe.

Come experience a culture of innovation by pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients across Canada.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil, gas and new energies sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs – this role is hybrid
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected :

Extensive experience in the design of well pads, pipelines and Central Processing Facilities

Proven experience leading teams through FEED and Detailed engineering stages of heavy oil / SAGD projects

Strong knowledge of process safety and risk management in the heavy oil / SAGD industry

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution

Currently registered or eligible for registration with APEGA (additional registrations with EGBC and APEGS are considered an asset)

Minimum of 15 years’ experience with the majority spent in heavy oil / SAGD design

Proficient in HYSYS

Well versed in other process engineering software such as HTRI, Aspen EDR, Pipesim, UniSim, etc.

Strong client-facing communication skills

Excellent written and oral English skills

Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines across multiple projects

Ability to coordinate with global workshare offices

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