Senior Mining Engineer

Suncor Energy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Calgary is seeking a specialized engineering professional to support Mining and Tailings Planning teams. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in oil and gas, strong technical expertise, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. This position emphasizes complex problem-solving and stakeholder collaboration. Offered benefits include competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and a commitment to employee development. Join a respected firm that values equal opportunities and inclusivity in the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous paid vacation time

Talent development programs

Qualifications

• 7-10 years work experience in oil and gas.
• Projects experience is an asset.
• Able to identify complex problems and develop solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory reporting and prepare cell designs.
• Assist in voltage planning and contribute to special projects.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Technical expertise in engineering

Problem-solving skills

Ability to mentor junior engineers

Knowledge of industry codes

Risk management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering

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.

Step into a role where you will apply specialized engineering knowledge to complex issues and problems. Entering a senior era of your professional development, you will provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers & technical staff. You will act as the site expert, supervising over multi-disciplined Engineers.

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

The successful candidate will support the Mining and Tailings Planning teams by leading regulatory reporting, preparing cell designs and piping layouts for fluid tailings lines and associated maintenance notifications, and developing civil scopes. They will also assist Forecasters with substation and voltage planning, contribute to special projects, and help advance Suncor’s Operational Excellence Management System.

Minimum Requirements:

• 7-10 years work experience in oil and gas.
• Projects experience is an asset
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Applied Science or equivalent
• Recognition within the department for technical expertise
• Able to identify complex problems and review related information to develop, evaluate and implement solutions
• A comprehensive knowledge of industry codes, company standards and safety policies
• Able to balance innovation & risk

Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferable skills.

Key accountabilities:

• Apply advanced engineering knowledge to complex assignments and adapt established guidelines when needed
• Demonstrates development of original ideas, innovative solutions, and improved ways of working
• Ability to make rational decisions and recommend change in process to achieve objectives by identifying risk, providing corrective action recommendation, and driving process improvements
• Leads and/or collaborate with teams to deliver long‑term (1-3 years) plans and support corporate strategies
• Promotes learning from past experiences and incorporates management‑of‑change principles
• Influence stakeholders on technical decisions, build alignment across groups and achieve a high level of buy in for recommendations from all involved parties
• Ensures Process Safety, Value Engineering and Safety Design principles in development of design
• Contribute to strategies that enhance engineering quality of deliverables and assets
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other engineers and technical staff as required
• Make balanced, well‑reasoned decisions and sets long‑term objectives as a registered engineer ensuring technical accuracy
• Able to communicate complex technical projects to non-technical stakeholders

Location and 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

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

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.