Engineering Associate

Joining Suncor means you will work for 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 professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

Performs a variety of tasks such as construction designs, work methods & techniques and various assignments requiring a good knowledge of an area of engineering are carried out with limited supervision. Mature judgment is required in planning and performing assignments and achieving prescribed objectives.

Key Accountabilities:
Works on large projects or more complicated parts of smaller projects.
Provides technical advice in assigned area.
Reviews and makes independent studies, analysis, interpretations and conclusions relating to assigned projects.
Carries out responsible and varied engineering assignments requiring general familiarity with a broad field of engineering and knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work upon other fields.
Identifies risk and mitigating activities. Identifies barriers to implementation and plans accordingly
Applies Process Safety Standards in development of design and execution of Change Management
Participates in planning, design development, construction of producing facilities, reviewing and analyzing operating conditions and performance.
Develops solutions to routine but complex problems.
Problems usually solved by use of combination of standard procedures, modification of standard procedures or method developed in previous assignments.
Uses independent judgement in the selection, organization and adaptation of work methods.
May give technical guidance to more junior engineers or technicians assigned to work on common project, and act as mentor to more junior engineers
Difficult, complex or unusual matters or decisions are usually referred to more senior authority.
Sets reasonable objectives and plans to achieve in the medium term (1 year)

Minimum Requirements:
Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Applied Science or equivalent with 1+ years' work experience.
General familiarity with engineering and/or a sound knowledge sound knowledge of engineering principles within a specific field, along with the knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work upon other fields
Requires strong interpersonal & communications skills to deal with management & technical staff in a positive & constructive manner
Good knowledge of applicable codes, standards and regulatory requirements

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.