Front End Development (FED)/Process Engineer | Edmonton, AB Capital Engineering is seeking a Front End Development (FED) Engineer to join our Edmonton team. In this role, you will lead front-end engineering and early project development for brownfield refinery and upgrader projects, working with site operations, technical authorities, and multidisciplinary stakeholders to develop project premises, scopes, and bases of design through FEL-1 and FEL-2. You will manage multiple projects, oversee cost, schedule, quality, and safety, present recommendations to client stakeholders, and support the transition of projects to execution teams. This is an immediate secondment role which will extend to the end of 2027. You must be able to work at our customer’s facility in Lloydminster, Alberta on one of the following schedules: ~ or split schedule of 5 days one week and 3 days the following week, at 10 hours per day Lead front-end engineering and early project development for brownfield refinery and upgrader projects through FEL-1 and FEL-2. Engage owner SMEs, site operations, site engineering, and technical authorities to develop Project Premise Documents and define project scope. Assess scoping studies and supporting documentation to facilitate the transition of projects to execution teams. Work with Project Management to engage EPC contractors and develop Bases of Design. Manage multiple projects, overseeing cost, schedule, quality, and safety.



Present project decisions, recommendations, and technical assessments to client stakeholders. A Senior Process Engineer with a minimum of 15 years of refinery and upgrader process engineering experience and 20 years of overall EPC experience, including at least 2 years of Canadian experience. Extensive experience in front-end design and early project development for refinery and upgrader projects, including brownfield project delivery. Proficiency with process engineering software such as Aspen HYSYS and HTRI. Registered with APEGA or an equivalent Canadian engineering association. Strong technical, communication, interpersonal, problem‑solving, teamwork, multitasking, and organizational skills. Fluency in written and spoken English. Mileage paid at $0.73/km to travel from home to site (Lloydminster Alberta) every two weeks. Why Capital Engineering Capital Engineering is an Edmonton-based firm delivering practical engineering solutions across complex industrial projects. We work closely with long‑term clients in oil and gas, mining, and heavy industry, building trusted relationships and delivering projects from concept through construction. We believe strong engineering happens in a respectful, collaborative workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and mentorship is part of daily practice. Capital Engineering is an equal opportunity employer.

📌 Front End Development (Canada)
🏢 Capital Engineering (Partnership)
📍 Canada