Sr. Reservoir Engineer

Suncor Energy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Pension plan

Health, dental, vision benefits

Generous vacation & personal time-off

Training & development programs

Job summary

Suncor Energy in Calgary is seeking a Reservoir Engineer to lead reservoir engineering support for a SAGD asset, focusing on maximizing resource recovery and safe, efficient management. The role requires direct SAGD experience, hands-on reservoir simulation, and strong forecasting abilities.

Responsibilities include developing models, forecasting production, and collaborating with geology, operations, and facilities teams while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field and professional registration in Alberta.
• 10+ years reservoir engineering with direct SAGD in situ oil sands experience.
• Hands-on reservoir simulation including model development and history matching.
• Strong background in production forecasting and optimization strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide stewardship of subsurface reservoir management and safety practices.
• Develop and apply reservoir simulation models for operational decision-making.
• Prepare production forecasts to support business planning and asset management.
• Monitor KPI trends and optimize bitumen recovery and steam efficiency.
• Collaborate with geology, operations, drilling, and facilities teams to drive results.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership as needed.

Skills

Reservoir simulation

SAGD experience

Forecasting

Performance analysis

Recovery optimization

Project management

Technical leadership

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

CET or Red Seal Undergraduate degree in Engineering / Applied Science

Registered or eligible for P.Eng. in Alberta

Tools

Petrel

Eclipse

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.

What we offer

We're hiring a Reservoir Engineer to lead reservoir engineering support for an operating SAGD asset. This role is focused on maximizing resource recovery, sustaining production, and delivering safe, efficient reservoir management. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, reservoir simulation capability, and hands‑on in situ/SAGD operating experience.

• 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

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or a related technical field, CET or Red Seal Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or a related discipline, registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Alberta
• Minimum 10+ years of reservoir engineering experience, with prior in situ oil sands experience required
• Direct SAGD experience required, preferably in an operating asset environment.
• Demonstrated hands‑on reservoir simulation experience required, including model development, history matching, forecasting, and application of simulation results to operational and development decisions
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced reservoir engineering principles, methodologies, and applications
• Strong proficiency in production forecasting, performance analysis, and recovery optimization
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, or areas of technical specialization in a fast‑paced operating environment

Responsibilities

• Provide stewardship of subsurface process safety and reservoir management practices
• Develop, maintain, and apply reservoir simulation models to support operational decision-making, optimization opportunities, and future development planning
• Prepare, maintain, and steward production forecasts to support business planning and asset management
• Monitor and interpret reservoir, well, and field performance KPIs to identify optimization opportunities and mitigate performance risks
• Develop and implement reservoir management strategies to optimize bitumen recovery, steam efficiency, and overall asset value
• Assess reservoir performance, conformance, and uncertainty to support strategic planning, reserves evaluation, and investment decisions
• Prepare technical documentation and provide support for regulatory applications, approvals, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate closely with geology, operations, production engineering, drilling, completions, and facilities teams to influence decisions, drive performance improvements, and deliver business results
• Provide reservoir engineering leadership, technical guidance, and mentoring to junior engineers and other stakeholders as required

Location and other Key details

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, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs

Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based 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.