Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Suncor Energy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Suncor Energy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to provide expertise for Sales & Marketing Projects and Maintenance & Operations. The role involves ensuring design consistency, developing technical standards, and conducting engineering reviews. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and at least 7 years of relevant experience. This office-based position is located in Calgary, offering a regular 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Engineering Experience (Oil & Gas / Downstream / Retail experience is an asset).
• Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards (CSA, ULC, National/Provincial Codes).
• Familiarity with Sales & Marketing business (Rack Forward operations).

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and interpret engineering design standards.
• Ensure compliance with governing regulations (TSSA, MRN, NFPA, PTMAA).
• Provide technical guidance to project, maintenance and operations teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical expertise

Communication

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Professional Engineering designation or eligible for registration with APEGA

Job description

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who will provide Mechanical Engineering expertise for Sales & Marketing Projects, Maintenance & Operations, focused on safe, operable and reliable designs. You will ensure design consistency and quality across projects by developing technical standards, conducting risk-based engineering reviews and serving as the discipline technical authority for problem-solving.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Professional Engineering designation or eligible for registration with APEGA
• 7+ years of Engineering Experience (Oil & Gas / Downstream / Retail experience is an asset)
• Ability to interpret and audit engineering design drawings for safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards (CSA, ULC, National/Provincial Codes)
• Strong technical expertise, problem-solving, and independent decision-making skills
• Familiarity with Sales & Marketing business (Rack Forward operations).
• Experience with Retail Petroleum, EV Charging, and Car Wash systems
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and collaboration

Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage, and interpret engineering design standards, including new technology assessments
• Ensure compliance with governing regulations (TSSA, MRN, NFPA, PTMAA), identify, assess and implement necessary changes
• Conduct technical reviews and approvals for standard deviations, project decisions, and management of change notices
• Provide technical guidance to project, maintenance and operations teams.
• Implement process safety, value engineering, and safety in design principles
• Perform engineering squad checks on Design Permit and IFC packages, Service / Material requisitions, bid evaluations, and engineering studies / proposals
• Conduct technical / quality audits on engineering consultant designs and Engineering practices
• Participate in vendor technical surveillance to ensure equipment quality
• Support incident investigations using risk management tools
• Assist field teams with technical queries and resolution of RFIs/FCNs

Location & Other Key Details:

• This is an office-based role. You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.