About this opportunity:
The Conventional Operations team is seeking a Calgary‑based Staff Project Engineer to support the full‑field development of our Montney infrastructure program. Reporting to the Manager, Facilities Engineering, this role is responsible for engineering leadership, project planning, execution excellence, and the delivery of safe, cost‑effective facilities solutions. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure consistent, high‑quality project outcomes while contributing to long‑term development strategies.
What you’ll do:
Champion safety and process safety, ensuring all engineering work meets internal and regulatory requirements.
Oversee the engineering and execution of new well equip and tie‑in projects, delivering safe, timely, and cost‑effective results.
Develop and steward full‑field Montney development plans, including alternative scenarios that support economic evaluations and decision quality.
Lead the engineering, project management, and execution of infrastructure projects from concept through commissioning.
Manage engineering consultants, EPC firms, vendors, and supply chain partners to deliver high‑quality designs and coordinated execution plans.
Oversee regulatory applications and licensing to ensure compliant, efficient project approvals.
Build and refine cost estimates, track project performance, and benchmark against industry peers.
Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.
Who you are:
Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:
Legally authorized to work in Canada
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registered with APEGA, with the ability to authenticate mechanical engineering deliverables.
12+ years of experience in operations, facilities, or project engineering within the upstream oil and gas industry.
Strong knowledge and application of industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME B31.3, CSA Z662).
Solid understanding of upstream facility design, construction practices, and field‑level operational considerations.
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT March 19, 2026.
Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.
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Who we are:
Ranked as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.
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The Cenovus experience
Total rewards
We’re committed to being an employer of choice through competitive compensation and our comprehensive total rewards package, including:
Paid vacation (including a flex day program for eligible staff)
Health & dental benefits
Substantial mental health coverage
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Employee family assistance
Virtual healthcare coverage
Our development philosophy
We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:
Internal course offerings
Education assistance for additional development
Opportunities to work on special projects
Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders
We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes—for employees and for the company as a whole.
Our culture
Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better.
Our values:
Protect what matters
Do it right
Make it better
Do it together
Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.
Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.
Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).
Receive donation matching up to $25,000 annually.
Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.
Equal opportunity employer
We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.
To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com.
The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.
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