Project Engineer

Overview

One of our clients, a major player in the oil and gas sector, is seeking a Project Engineer to work in Sherwood Park, AB on a 1-year hybrid contract (Mon, Tue, Thu in office), with potential for extension. This role focuses on coordinating the safe execution of capital maintenance, right-of-way repairs, and operational projects across the Prairie Region.

Responsibilities

• Finalize project design and scope, ensuring compliance with internal standards and risk mitigation.
• Prepare RFPs and evaluate consultant qualifications.
• Lead design reviews and manage change processes.
• Review critical operational plans (e.g., isolation, inspection, and test plans).
• Address safety and operability concerns through sound engineering practices.
• Ensure proper documentation is developed and submitted.
• Approve Alternate Isolation job plans in line with safety policies.

Project Execution

• Contribute to the planning of regional operating and capital projects.
• Identify resource needs and key stakeholders.
• Develop execution schedules aligned with operational outages.
• Manage risk assessments and regulatory applications.
• Lead resource selection and procurement processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams and contractors to ensure safe, timely, and budget-compliant execution.
• Develop job and work plans for successful implementation.
• Ensure quality documentation is maintained and handed over appropriately.
• Confirm constructed assets meet operational and sponsor requirements.
• Oversee project closure in accordance with lifecycle processes.

Scope & Impact

• Design and execute projects to maintain operational reliability and safety.
• Provide technical solutions to maintenance and operational challenges.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Deliver monthly updates on project status to management.

Senioriry level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Industries
• Oil and Gas