Top Benefits
About the role
At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.
When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.
As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll act as the technical expert in reliability-related initiatives, applying engineering judgment and advanced analysis to ensure the safe, compliant, and continuous operation of critical systems. You will interface with project teams, operations, and regulatory groups to deliver high-quality technical solutions and drive improvement in equipment reliability and maintenance practices. You’ll have the opportunity to work with complex offshore electrical and instrumentation systems in a technically advanced environment.
What we offer:
We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.
- Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
- Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
- Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
Minimum Requirements:
- 7 years of relevant engineering experience in oil and gas, industrial, or offshore environments
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Applied Science, or related discipline
- Proven technical competency in power generation and distribution systems, electrical safety, heat trace, small power equipment, electric motor systems, and instrumentation and control hardware
- Strong working knowledge of process instrumentation, fire and gas systems, metering, safety instrumented systems, and hazardous area classifications
- Knowledge of regulatory standards, electrical codes, industry practices, and safety management systems
- Experienced in project engineering, failure analysis, and reliability methodology with the ability to lead or influence multi-discipline teams
- Ability to travel offshore Newfoundland for asset support, commissioning, and technical problem resolution
Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, review, and optimize asset reliability strategies and maintenance programs for electrical and instrumentation systems in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards
- Provide technical support on electrical and instrumentation issues, including design reviews, equipment specification, power distribution, and protection coordination
- Lead resolution of technical queries, support process safety studies (PHA, HAZOP), and manage change documentation for electrical and instrumentation scope
- Ensure accuracy and currency of discipline documentation, data standards, and material master records for electrical and instrumentation components
- Contribute technical input to project engineering deliverables — supporting design integrity, safety critical elements, and compliance with performance standards
- Provide mentorship to engineering and maintenance personnel, offering guidance on troubleshooting, system diagnostics, and reliability engineering principles
- Coordinate with contractors and operations to verify work quality, contract compliance, and support continuous improvement in reliability performance
Location and other key details:
- Qualified residents of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador will be given first consideration in the staffing of this position
- This is an office-based role. You will work out of our St. John’s office, located at 130 Kelsey Drive
- Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
- Travel to our offshore assets when required
- This position is safety sensitive
- Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work
Think we are a fit? Apply now!
Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.
About Suncor
In 1967, we pioneered commercial development of Canada's oil sands – one of the largest petroleum resource basins in the world. Since then, Suncor has grown to become a globally competitive integrated energy company with a balanced portfolio of high-quality assets, a strong balance sheet and significant growth prospects.
Suncor’s operations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand.
Our use of innovative technology has made us an industry leader in the energy business – and with a strong strategy for growth, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career.
As an employer, Suncor is one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of newcomers and experienced professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise from all parts of Canada.
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Top Benefits
About the role
At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.
When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.
As an Electrical Engineer, you’ll act as the technical expert in reliability-related initiatives, applying engineering judgment and advanced analysis to ensure the safe, compliant, and continuous operation of critical systems. You will interface with project teams, operations, and regulatory groups to deliver high-quality technical solutions and drive improvement in equipment reliability and maintenance practices. You’ll have the opportunity to work with complex offshore electrical and instrumentation systems in a technically advanced environment.
What we offer:
We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work.
- Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
- Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
- Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
Minimum Requirements:
- 7 years of relevant engineering experience in oil and gas, industrial, or offshore environments
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Applied Science, or related discipline
- Proven technical competency in power generation and distribution systems, electrical safety, heat trace, small power equipment, electric motor systems, and instrumentation and control hardware
- Strong working knowledge of process instrumentation, fire and gas systems, metering, safety instrumented systems, and hazardous area classifications
- Knowledge of regulatory standards, electrical codes, industry practices, and safety management systems
- Experienced in project engineering, failure analysis, and reliability methodology with the ability to lead or influence multi-discipline teams
- Ability to travel offshore Newfoundland for asset support, commissioning, and technical problem resolution
Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, review, and optimize asset reliability strategies and maintenance programs for electrical and instrumentation systems in accordance with regulatory and corporate standards
- Provide technical support on electrical and instrumentation issues, including design reviews, equipment specification, power distribution, and protection coordination
- Lead resolution of technical queries, support process safety studies (PHA, HAZOP), and manage change documentation for electrical and instrumentation scope
- Ensure accuracy and currency of discipline documentation, data standards, and material master records for electrical and instrumentation components
- Contribute technical input to project engineering deliverables — supporting design integrity, safety critical elements, and compliance with performance standards
- Provide mentorship to engineering and maintenance personnel, offering guidance on troubleshooting, system diagnostics, and reliability engineering principles
- Coordinate with contractors and operations to verify work quality, contract compliance, and support continuous improvement in reliability performance
Location and other key details:
- Qualified residents of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador will be given first consideration in the staffing of this position
- This is an office-based role. You will work out of our St. John’s office, located at 130 Kelsey Drive
- Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday
- Travel to our offshore assets when required
- This position is safety sensitive
- Our engineering roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work
Think we are a fit? Apply now!
Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.
About Suncor
In 1967, we pioneered commercial development of Canada's oil sands – one of the largest petroleum resource basins in the world. Since then, Suncor has grown to become a globally competitive integrated energy company with a balanced portfolio of high-quality assets, a strong balance sheet and significant growth prospects.
Suncor’s operations include oil sands development and upgrading, conventional and offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand.
Our use of innovative technology has made us an industry leader in the energy business – and with a strong strategy for growth, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career.
As an employer, Suncor is one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of newcomers and experienced professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise from all parts of Canada.