As a Senior Engineer, Front End Engineering, you will support the development of capital projects by leading the front-end development stages (FEL 1 and 2) and supporting FEED / detailed engineering/execution (FEL 3 and 4) stages. Your goal will be to support sustaining and growth-related capital projects. Your success will be seen in your delivery of innovative, fit-for-purpose project solutions that prioritize safety, environmental stewardship, and community well-being.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Irving Oil, please apply by September 21, 2026.

What We Offer:

- Work Workplace – Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse and a café
- Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan and parking allowance
- Flexible Benefits Plan – Including medical and dental benefits that are both in effect from day one
- Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation , too
- Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities:

- Lead and / or actively participate in Front End Loading (FEL) 1 and FEL 2 project activities
- Responsible for stakeholder and sponsor management which includes communicating and collaborating with project sponsors and key internal and external stakeholders
- Responsible for developing critical project documents e.g. Project- Frame, I Phase Plan, Project Design Intent, Decision Matrix, etc. and presenting to all levels of the organization
- Lead and/or actively participate in benefits analyses and business case development
- Facilitate project work and studies with 3rd party consultants, technology licensors and engineering contractors,



while also directing, reviewing and approving their work and deliverables
- Support the development of project schedules, project execution plans and cost estimates

Your Skills:

- Understand the basic economic drivers of oil refining
- Effective collaboration skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences and effectively translate complex information into clear updates, reports, and presentations
- Strong analytical skills paired with a structured, organized approach to managing information, tasks, and priorities—enabling effective decision-making and execution in fast-paced environments
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and anticipating future program needs to ensure readiness and sustained progress
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfortable leveraging digital tools

Your Experience:

- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering with P.Eng.
- Minimum 5 years of day-to-day refinery support experience is required (i.e. unit process engineer, maintenance engineer, etc. involved in the day-to-day operation of refinery process units)
- 10+ years of Refinery/Oil & Gas experience
- Process simulation skills/experience is an asset
- Experience representing the interests of refinery owners/operators in capital project development is a strong asset

The expected salary range for this position is $95,207 - $148,524. Placement within range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills. *Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s**created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives.*Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.

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