Project Development Engineer

As an Engineer on Irving Oil’s Front-End Engineering team, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and reliable operation of the refinery through the development of Heat & Material Balances (H&MBs) and Safety Check Rates (SCRs) for process units across the site. Your goal will be to build a strong understanding of refinery operations, process safety, and process engineering fundamentals while contributing to safety-critical analyses that support operational and business objectives.

Your success in this role will be demonstrated through the delivery of accurate, high-quality engineering analyses, continued growth in technical expertise, and meaningful contributions to refinery improvement and capital projects through the Front-End Loading (FEL) process. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Irving Oil, please apply by November 20, 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: Work with a trusted 3rd party to develop and maintain Heat & Material Balances (H&MBs) for refinery process units Perform process engineering calculations and analyses to support Safety Check Rate (SCR) development and Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) evaluations Collaborate with Operations, Technical Services, Process Safety, and other engineering disciplines to validate process data and operating assumptions Support refinery process safety initiatives by ensuring process design basis information remains accurate and current Identify opportunities to improve process performance, reliability, and safety through engineering studies and analysis Contribute to capital project development activities, including engineering studies, design basis development, and FEL deliverables As knowledge of refinery processes and Front-End Loading (FEL 0, FEL 1, and FEL 2) develops, progressively support and ultimately lead sustaining capital and growth projects through project definition, scope development, and execution support Engage with engineering contractors, licensors, and consultants as required to support technical studies and project deliverables Your Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Interest in process safety and refinery process engineering Ability to learn complex refinery processes and operating systems Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams Self-motivated with a willingness to take ownership of assigned work Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet commitments Curiosity and desire for continuous learning and professional development Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related systems and technologies Your Experience: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering Registered Professional Engineer (P.

Eng.) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) working toward professional designation 0-8 years of process engineering experience in refining, oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, or similar industrial environments Understanding of mass and energy balance principles Experience with process simulation software (Aspen HYSYS or equivalent) considered an asset Knowledge of pressure relief systems, process safety, and refinery operations considered an asset The expected salary range for this position is $80,836 - $122,871.

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