Senior Project Engineer

About us
Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose:
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Engineer. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Edmonton, Alberta.

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Project Engineer to play a pivotal role in the execution of our large-scale capital projects. This position acts as the primary technical liaison between the Project Management team, the Engineering disciplines, Procurement, and Construction. The ideal candidate will ensure that technical specifications, quality standards, and design integrity are maintained throughout the project lifecycle, while keeping a keen focus on schedule and budget compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Coordination and Execution
  • Act as the key technical interface between all engineering disciplines (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Process) to ensure design integration and consistency across the entire project scope.
  • Review, interpret, and ensure adherence to project specifications, industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage the Technical Query (TQ) and Request for Information (RFI) process, ensuring timely responses to minimize delays to procurement or construction activities.
  • Lead the management of change (MOC) process for technical scope deviations, assessing impact on cost, schedule, and quality, and preparing relevant documentation for approval.
• Procurement and Vendor Management
  • Provide technical support for the procurement process, including the preparation of technical scopes of work and evaluation criteria for major equipment and bulk materials.
  • Lead the technical evaluation of vendor and supplier bids, ensuring compliance with specifications and recommending the best-value solution.
  • Oversee and expedite the review and approval of vendor drawings and documentation (VDRL), coordinating discipline engineers to meet deadlines.
  • Witness factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT) for critical equipment as required.
• Construction and Field Support
  • Serve as the key technical representative during the construction phase, addressing field engineering issues and providing technical clarification to the construction team.
  • Coordinate constructability reviews during the design phase to identify and resolve potential fabrication and installation issues before they impact the schedule.
  • Monitor field work to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality control procedures.
  • Assist in the preparation of project closeout documentation, including final handover packages and As-Built records.
• Project Controls and Reporting
  • Collaborate with the Project Controls team on schedule development, ensuring realistic durations for engineering deliverables and procurement activities.
  • Monitor and report on the progress of engineering activities and document control against the schedule baseline.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues that could potentially impact project cost or schedule performance.

What you will bring:
Technical and Industry Experience:

• Extensive years of progressive engineering and project execution experience, with at least 10 years in a Project Engineer or similar role on large capital projects.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Alberta, or ability to obtain.
• Proven experience managing technical scope within the Oil and Gas, or Heavy Industrial sector.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, contracts, engineering workflows, and quality management systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage conflict and facilitate alignment among diverse technical teams.
• Experience in an EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management) environment.
• Familiarity with project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and document control systems.
• Experience leading a small team of junior engineers or designers.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electrical) from an accredited institution.
• Certification such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.