Intermediate Thermal Project Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time Company Overview: This organisation is a full-service EPCM firm recognised for its innovative and cost-effective solutions in the oil and gas sector. With a multidisciplinary leadership team and a proven track record of managing projects ranging from $500K to $50MM, the company consistently delivers impactful results. Known for its lean corporate structure, they foster collaboration and efficiency, ensuring successful project execution at every stage. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking team driving excellence in the energy industry. Job Overview: This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Project Engineer to take the lead on thermal projects within an EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) environment. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing small to medium-sized projects, driving them from concept to completion. The individual should be a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with 5-8+ years of relevant experience, bringing expertise in mechanical equipment and process systems, particularly within SAGD Central Processing Facilities (CPF). This role offers a chance to showcase leadership by coordinating multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers while delivering innovative and impactful project outcomes. Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Project Engineer on assigned projects or feasibility studies for pipeline and facility projects in the thermal energy sector.
• Maintain direct client contact and scope projects according to client requests.
• Assign tasks to the project team and coordinate activities across various disciplines, both within and outside the organisation.
• Oversee the initiation and performance of complex engineering tasks, including detailed calculations.
• Develop the Project Charter, Project Design Basis Memorandum, execution plan, budgets, and schedules for small to medium-sized projects.
• Prepare basic design documents required by design engineering disciplines and equipment engineers.
• Prepare and maintain engineering control documents aligned with the master project schedule.
• Draft engineering specifications for equipment with input from other engineers and designers.
• Review, check, and approve detailed engineering drawings and deliverables.
• Ensure engineering quality control aligns with company and client standards.
• Produce timely project reports, both internal and external, including scheduling, cost control, and progress updates.
• Liaise with clients for project updates, including field interface during construction, as required by the project scope.
• Manage procurement and quality control for materials and services (e.G., compressor inspections).
• Oversee general project management to meet cost, schedule, safety, and quality targets.
• Assist in developing and maintaining company policies and engineering standards.
• Contribute to manpower planning through regular project review meetings.
• Take necessary actions to ensure the successful and timely completion of assigned projects.

• Expertise in designing and optimising thermal systems such as heat exchangers, boilers, and cooling towers.
• Proficient in heat transfer principles, including conduction, convection, and radiation, and their application in equipment design.
• Skilled in performing thermodynamic calculations for compressors, turbines, and distillation columns.
• Proficiency with software tools such as Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, and HTRI (Heat Transfer Research, Inc.) for process and thermal analysis.
• Ability to identify and implement process efficiency and energy conservation improvements in oil and gas facilities.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from a recognised institution.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Licensed Engineer (P.L.Eng.) with APEGA is required.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.