Project Engineer, Operations Management

Ontario, Canada Job Family Group:
Projects Worker Type:
Regular Posting

Start Date:

October 2, 2026 Business Unit:
Downstream and Renewables Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What’s the role? Shell is seeking for Project Engineer to join its team in Sarnia. The purpose of this role is to manage a portfolio of projects from Select through to close-out with responsibility for both home office and field execution oversight. Engagement at SMC with Production, MTAC, engineering disciplines as required to deliver projects. The individual will be responsible for safety, quality, cost, schedule and delivery of the agreed to scope work of each assigned project.

• Project Engineer is responsible for managing projects using the Shell Project Management Framework
• Lead all projects through the project definition, detailed design phase, execution phase to project close-out
• Typical activities include cost and schedule management, resource planning, contracting and procurement, detailed design review facilitation and developing the required team culture in support of achieving project goals
• Able to manage multi-discipline projects with a strong understanding and ability to interface with technical disciplines outside of his/her core competency
• Assess and effectively manage project and technical risk in conjunction with the Production Area Teams
• Interface with production and maintenance planning to plan and deliver a quality start-up in a brownfield setting, managing the Operations Readiness, Completions and C&SU aspects of the Project to Asset Transition phase
• Interface closely with EPC companies to complete project engineering requirements based on the phase of the project
• The Project Engineer is responsible for safety, quality, costs, schedule and delivery of the agreed to scope of each project assigned to him/her
• Required to be a rostered member of the sites Incident Command Team

• The candidate must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis
• P.Eng or must be eligible for accreditation with PEO in either a Professional Engineering or Professional Licensee capacity
• 8 or more years of experience, preferably in project management or a combination of project management and discipline engineering
• Experience with industry-standard project development and execution processes and methodologies
• Strong coaching, mentoring and leadership skills, in order to guide the EP contractors, offsite teams
• Strong interpersonal skills for frequent interfacing with other departments
• Conflict management skills
• Negotiation skills required in order to selling project solution ideas to stakeholders
• SAP experience
• PMP/APMQ certification
• Experience working with new digital platforms, prototype communication technology and advanced construction/fabrication methods
• Experience implementing Continuous and/or work process Improvements
• Experience working with Contract negotiation and Procurement

Research has shown that women & those from under-represented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company, and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.

The base salary range for this position is $109,000 - $159,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity. You bring your skills and experience to Shell, and in return you work with talented, committed people in an innovative work environment.

• You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment…