Senior Project Engineer

Saint John, NB
On-site
Posted Oct 21, 2026
1 position

$95,207–$148,524 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 15+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Nov 10, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering projects while managing relationships with internal stakeholders and third-party providers. Drive continuous improvement in engineering performance and ensure all deliverables meet quality, schedule, and cost specifications.

Job details

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering projects within an Owner’s environment, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Your goal will be to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes while strengthening relationships, managing stakeholders, and embedding best practices in project and third-party engineering management. Your success will be demonstrated through the effective delivery of engineering deliverables, strong cross-functional partnerships, high client satisfaction, and continuous improvement in processes and performance. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Irving Oil, please apply by November 8, 2026. What We Offer: Work Environment – 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 – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs 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: Manage relationships with internal stakeholders (Operations, Project/Program Managers, Engineering) and third-party engineering providers Drive continuous improvement of third-party engineering performance by investigating issues and implementing process enhancements Support engineering resourcing strategies and ensure optimal allocation of internal and external resources Hold engineering teams accountable for schedule, cost (effort hours), and quality; escalate risks and implement mitigation plans Lead third-party engineering sourcing, including scope development, bid evaluation, and vendor selection recommendations Collaborate across engineering disciplines and stakeholders to resolve technical issues and align design decisions Ensure engineering deliverables meet specifications, codes, and standards, resolving cross-discipline conflicts Coordinate Engineering Effort Hour Estimates (EHEs) and maintain engineering schedules to support project execution Develop and maintain project engineering schedules in support of Project Controls Team members Your Skills: Knowledge of complex oil and gas design engineering concepts, practices, and procedures; including the interdependencies, methodologies and responsibilities of the varying design engineering disciplines (Process, Mechanical, Piping. CSA, Electrical and Instrumentation). Preference for discipline experience in developing engineering deliverables Detailed Design phases Pragmatic analytical and critical thinking skills; proactive in identifying risks and solving problems in an innovative manner Excellent leadership, relationship and interpersonal skills; able to influence without authority and lead stakeholder alignment amongst various internal and external organizations Owner mindset when executing projects Coaching and mentoring junior peers on effective project engineering practices including: problem identification and resolution; stewarding decisions; change management; and monitoring and reporting progress Able to articulate technical concepts and other project information in a clear, concise way, in writing and verbally, through various Microsoft tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams This position requires periodic field visits and the ability to bend, stoop, crawl, and climb heights, while wearing all required PPE Your Experience: University degree in engineering, with a minimum of 15 years of engineering experience on capital projects in the oil and gas, power or heavy industry sectors Minimum 5 years at an Owner/ Operator company Minimum 12 years of this experience in multidisciplinary leadership and coaching P.Eng. designation, or immediate eligibility, is a requirement PMP or other project management designation is an 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. Job Requirements - Work Experience Job Requirements - Education

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Requirements

Requires a university degree in engineering with at least 15 years of experience in capital projects within the oil and gas or heavy industry sectors. A P.Eng. designation or immediate eligibility is mandatory, along with extensive multidisciplinary leadership experience.