Project Management Engineer - Associate

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
Portfolio Project Engineers provide leadership ensuring successful completion of the assigned project(s). They coordinate with various stakeholders and are expected to leverage the functional expertise of the organization (e.g., cost, schedule & controls engineers, SSHE professionals, etc.) to ensure the projects meet all safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

What You Will Do

Engage in execution plans, including contracting/procurement strategies development and implementation

Identify project issues and execute/steward appropriate actions to resolution, including formal change management

Support the transition between project stages from a selected concept, through construction and project closeout, while ensuring compliance with Imperial’s standards and processes

Support procurement activities, including in some cases materials requisitioning, expediting, and logistics

Responsible for contractor administration activities

Responsible for project close‑out and turnover to site

Accountable for performance of project and alignment with local and global processes

When projects are in construction, Project Engineers may be expected to travel to field sites (Kearl Oil Sands mine, Cold Lake thermal in‑situ, or any of our refineries in Edmonton, Sarnia and Nanticoke), for tasks such as (non‑exhaustive list): brownfield verification, laser scanning, constructability, construction & procurement support, field progress reviews, site issues management, PSSRs, etc.

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

1‑5 years of experience

Oil & Gas experience

Leadership experience

Project Management (construction and project engineering)

Your Benefits

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.

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

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…