Specialist Project Engineer

Oil Authority; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong compensation

Benefits

Generous time-off

Talent development programs

Job summary

Suncor is seeking a Specialist Project Engineer to lead regulatory interactions and oversee environmental compliance, risk assessments, decommissioning and remediation initiatives in Canada. The role requires 12+ years of experience with a P.Eng. or P.Geo.

designation (or eligibility) and will manage budgets and multidisciplinary teams. The position is Calgary-based, office-based, with a 40-hour workweek and travel within the territory expected.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive environmental experience.
• P.Eng. or P.Geo. designation (or eligible)
• Experience managing environmental liabilities at petroleum sites in Canada.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams across projects
• Strong regulatory knowledge and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Commitment to safe, reliable, and cost-effective execution in environmental projects

Responsibilities

• Lead interactions with regulators in Canada related to Environmental Compliance.
• Oversee projects including monitoring, site assessments, remediation, and risk assessments.
• Review and approve technical deliverables from consultants.
• Manage budgets and provide cost performance updates.
• Enforce performance expectations for service providers and ensure safety compliance.
• Collaborate with Legal and stakeholders on inquiries and agreements.
• Provide technical leadership to internal teams on environmental matters.
• Support project execution and safety culture during construction and remediation.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

Budget management

Education

Engineering/Applied Science degree

Job description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

We are seeking a Specialist Project Engineer to lead all aspects of interactions with regulators in various Provincial jurisdictions in Canada related to Environmental Compliance, risk assessments, decommissioning and remediation projects. With 12+ years of experience and a P.Eng. or P.Geo. designation (or eligibility), the successful candidate will oversee regulatory strategy, technical execution, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective outcomes.

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

• Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
• Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
• Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we're dedicated to your development

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or equivalent, with 12+ years of progressive environmental experience; registered (or eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.)
• Extensive experience managing environmental liabilitiesat Retail and Wholesale petroleum sites in Canada, including site assessment, risk evaluation, remediation strategy development, regulatory closure, and long-term liability management
• Demonstrated leadership in complex project management, overseeing multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams, managing scope, schedule, budget, and technical quality across numerous concurrent projects
• Strong regulatory knowledge and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with regulators, municipalities, internal business units, legal teams, contractors, and impacted third parties.
• Commitment to safe, reliable, and cost-effective execution, integrating safety leadership, risk management, and continuous improvement principles into all aspects of environmental project delivery

Don't have all the qualifications listed? That's ok! We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead interactions with regulators in various Provincial jurisdictions in Canada related to Environmental Compliance Oversee environmental projects including monitoring, site assessments, remediation (excavation and in-situ), and risk assessments by directing consultants and contractors from proposal through execution.
• Review and approve technical deliverables including work plans, assessment reports, and remediation reports prepared by third‑party consultants.
• Manage project and territory budgets, establishing annual forecasts and providing regular updates on cost performance and estimates.
• Set and enforce performance expectations for service providers by cascading company policies and procedures, monitoring compliance (including safety), and implementing corrective actions as required.
• Collaborate with Legal and stakeholders to respond to third‑party inquiries, negotiate with impacted parties, and draft correspondence and agreements.
• Provide technical leadership and support to internal business units on environmental matters and strategic initiatives.
• Support project execution and safety culture by participating in project kick‑offs, guiding environmental components of construction and remediation projects, and conducting safety oversight and audits.

Location and other Key Details:

• This position is office-based, with a location at Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150-6th Avenue S.W.
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to FridayT
• his is considered a mobile position and travel within your territory will be expected to ensure the safe reliable execution of project work in the field
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based on years of experience and scope of work

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.