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.

Are you looking for a role that will provide you with new challenges and opportunities? The Development Engineering Lead is responsible for guiding the initial development of large refinery projects, ensuring they are technically sound, economically viable, and aligned with the company’s strategic goals from concept selection through implementation. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, managing stakeholders, and overseeing feasibility studies, engineering, cost estimation, and risk management to drive successful project delivery and organizational value.

Salary Range: $122-$143k

Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

What we offer:

We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.

• 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:

• 7 - 10 years of experience with project development methodologies, stage-gate processes, and investment decision frameworks (preferably within oil and gas)
• Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)
• Undergraduate degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Strong knowledge of refining processes, technologies, and industry standards.
• Experience with project development methodologies, stage-gate processes, and investment decision frameworks

Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the initial development phase of refinery projects, encompassing new conceptual designs, equipment upgrades and modifications, as well as integration initiatives that enhance connectivity and value across refining and related operations
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, operations, commercial, finance, and regulatory teams
• Ensure all project development activities comply with company standards, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and present project proposals and business cases to senior management and decision-making committees
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks throughout the development phase
• Lead technical and economic evaluations, including process selection, technology assessment, and cost-benefit analysis
• Mentor and develop junior process engineers and team members

Location and other key details:

• You will work out of our Sarnia refinery in Ontario, located at 1900 St. Clair Parkway
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
• This position is safety sensitive
• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

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.