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Field | Project Engineer, Edmonton

Edmonton, AB
On-site
Posted Sep 9, 2026
1 position

$90,000–$135,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 4+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Provide field engineering support for the design, construction, and maintenance of electric heat tracing circuits at industrial sites. Manage client expectations, technical execution methodologies, and project documentation including construction work packages.

Job details

Chemelex is a global leader in electric thermal and sensing solutions, protecting the world’s critical processes, places and people. With over 50 years of innovation and a commitment to excellence, we develop solutions that ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency in diverse environments – from industrial plants and data centers to people’s homes. We deliver future-ready technologies, advanced engineering capabilities and local expertise backed by global standards. Our offering includes a leading portfolio from our trusted brands: Raychem, Tracer, Nuheat and Pyrotenax. Provide field engineering support for the design, review, evaluation, construction, maintenance, programming, and operations of electric heat tracing circuits Ensure that EHT design and construction work at site complies with client standards, legislated requirements, and applicable industrial standards. Evaluate existing EHT designs and provide improvement recommendations. Conduct technical design assessments, constructability reviews, and field installation reliability appraisals for supplemental heat management systems. Proactively establish customer and contractor relationships at appropriate levels and manage client expectations relative to technical execution methodologies, scope, schedule, progress, and technical change management. Create Construction Work Packages (CWP’s), complete with all applicable content such as Bill Of Materials (BOM’s). Provide technical assistance to the owners' technical and maintenance staff. Assisting with change management and cost analysis with designated project management team. Site Location and Work Shift: Redwater, Alberta - Site Based Position:4-10’s or 5-8’s at Customer facility Fort McMurray: 4-10's (Mon to Thursday, 10 hours per day), 5 – 8's (Mon to Friday, 8 hours per day) or 7 days on/ 7 days off. WHAT YOU BRING Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, with Electrical Engineering or a construction-focused engineering background preferred. 4+ years of engineering experience, preferably in project engineering, field engineering, industrial construction, or a related environment. Experience supporting projects within the petrochemical, energy, or industrial sectors; knowledge of electric heat tracing systems and technologies is an asset. Working knowledge of engineering, construction, maintenance, and/or operations within petrochemical facilities or industrial sites. Demonstrated ability to coordinate engineering and field activities, troubleshoot issues, and work effectively with customers, contractors, and cross-functional project teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information, and build effective working relationships. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with project reporting and scheduling tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar applications. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer, construction, and project sites as required. This position is designated as safety-sensitive and requires compliance with applicable company health, safety, and fitness-for-duty requirements. WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)/STS Certification At Chemelex: We protect places of progress through electric excellence. Pioneering plants, sprawling data centers, busy transport hubs, and your own home. These are the places that bring progress to the world, and the places that we protect with time-tested technologies, advanced engineering, and a suite of services. Because here, excellence is everything. Our Dimensions of Excellence reflect the core values of Chemelex. Together, they inspire our decisions and guide our actions – defining excellence in our work for colleagues, customers and communities. Experts with empathy Explorer mindset Example for others Exceptional impact We are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 4 years of experience in project or field engineering within industrial or petrochemical sectors. Candidates must possess strong technical communication skills and proficiency with project management software.