Project Development Engineer

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for. 

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. 

About the Role

Responsible for leading a cross-functional, integrated project team for sustaining capital projects and driving competitive project performance in Stage 2 and/or Stage 3 (FEL2/3). Duties will include planning and assembling project teams, leading the project through Gate reviews, managing Contractors, and project stewardship.

What You Will Do

• Lead integrated project teams through early project stages with accountability for project performance (Safety/Quality/Cost/Schedule)
• Set key Gate dates and develop plan to support project goals/timelines, including aligning with operational constraints
• Plan and ensure project deliverable reviews are completed on time and to the required quality
• Ensure stakeholder alignment on project objective and strategies (POS), concept selection, overall schedule and project cost and value delivery
• Champion and drive project competitiveness through implementation of organizational strategies with other functional teams
• Drive Concept Selection and optimization activities
• Partner with Senior Technical Leads to define work, risks and appropriate mitigations associated with the project
• Develop and arrange endorsement of Project Road Map with input from key stakeholders
• Steward project, functional, business and other discipline support to ensure timely completion of reviews, resolution of technical queries and required actions; manage development phase budget
• Monitor and appraise pre-FEED / FEED Contractor(s) execution against plans and specifications, and participates in developing improvement plans to close gaps in performance
• Develop Project Organization Plans
• May also be responsible for process design of lower complexity facilities
• Manage and ensure integration of discipline and other functional input to and gain alignment on project basis

About You

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Demonstrated technical and/or leadership capability  
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills
• Ability to analyze and discuss complex concepts effectively
• Ability to work autonomously and contribute to success of a team 

Preferred Qualifications / Experience:

• 5-15 years of experience
• Oil & Gas experience
• Leadership experience  
• Project Management (construction and project engineering)

Your Benefits

An Imperial career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. Imperial Oil has been recognized as one of Canada’s and Alberta’s top employers (2024) as recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc.’s 24th annual competition.

We offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Training and mentorship
• Relocation assistance as required
• Flexible work hours
• Gym facility, café and marketplace located on campus
• Employee resource groups (ERG’s) – opportunity to participate in volunteer groups that support furthering the company’s inclusion objectives

Please note benefits may be changed, suspended or terminated from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at Recruit.Services.CA@exxonmobil.com.

Eligibility to work in Canada: All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date.  Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit. 

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

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