**Job details**
Posted 24 September 2026
Start date 02 November 2026
Location Calgary
Job type
Contract
Discipline
Engineering and Project Management
Reference 169156
Job Function
Lead Process Engineer
**Senior Process Engineer – Oil Refining & Process Facilities**
**Location:**
**Alberta (Hybrid/Office-Based)**
**Employment Type:**
**Permanent or Contract**
A leading engineering and manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced
**Lead/Senior Process Engineer**
to join its Engineering & Design team.

This role offers the prospect to lead the process design and execution of complex oil refining, heavy oil, and energy infrastructure projects while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to strategic technical decisions.

The successful candidate will play a key role throughout project lifecycles, from concept development and FEED studies through detailed engineering, fabrication support, commissioning, and client engagement.

This position is ideal for a technically strong engineer looking to expand leadership responsibilities while working on a diverse portfolio of domestic and international projects.
**What You'll Be Doing**
Lead process engineering activities for oil refining, oil processing, heavy oil, and utility system projects.

Develop process design packages including process calculations, simulations, equipment specifications, and engineering deliverables.

Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and quality review for junior and intermediate engineers.

Support proposal preparation, project planning, and client presentations.

Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management teams.

Participate in technical reviews, design optimization, and key project decision-making.

Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout project execution.

Support fabrication, construction, commissioning, and startup activities as required.





Travel occasionally within Canada and internationally to support project execution and commissioning efforts.
**Career Growth Opportunities**
This role provides exposure to a broad range of projects, including: Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) studies
Modular process facilities
EPC and turnkey projects
Oil refining and upgrading facilities
Heavy oil processing operations
Utility and water treatment systems
Successful candidates will have the opportunity to deepen their technical expertise, develop leadership capabilities, and gain hands-on experience supporting fabrication and project delivery from concept to completion.
**Qualifications & Experience**
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.

Professional Engineer (P.

Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration with APEGA or another Canadian engineering association.

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience within oil refining, upgrading, recycling, or hydrocarbon processing.

Strong knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Desalters and Electrostatic Treaters
Atmospheric and Vacuum Distillation
Thermal and Catalytic Cracking
Hydrotreating and Hydrofining
Reforming and Isomerization
Steam Methane Reforming
Delayed Coking
Sulphur Recovery Systems
**Preferred Experience**
Experience in any of the following areas would be considered an asset: Glycol dehydration and gas sweetening
Mechanical refrigeration systems
Oil processing facilities
SAGD and heavy oil developments
Produced water treatment systems
Oil treater design




Materials selection and corrosion management
Compression systems and rotating equipment
EPC or fabrication environments
**Technical Skills**
Proficiency with process simulation software such as: Aspen HYSYS
Pro

Max
VMGSim Symmetry
FLARENET
Experience preparing and reviewing: Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
Heat & Material Balances (HMBs)
Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs;)
Design Basis Memoranda
Equipment Datasheets
Line Lists
Hydraulic Calculations
Process Control Narratives
Cause & Effect Diagrams
Experience with process equipment sizing and specification, including: Separators
Treaters and FWKOs
Heat Exchangers
Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs)
Flare Systems
Control Valves
Pumps
Reciprocating, Rotary Screw, and Centrifugal Compressors
**What We're Looking For**
Strong technical problem-solving abilities.

Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.

Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Client-focused mindset with a commitment to quality, safety, and engineering excellence.

To apply for this position, please send your Word formatted resume to assigned [email protected]
We thank all applicants for their interest.

However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.
TRS Staffing Solutions (Canada) Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.

📌 Lead/Senior Process Engineer - Oil Refining (Calgary)
🏢 Fluor
📍 Calgary