Suncor Energy

Maintenance Engineer

Suncor Energy$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience with transmission and distribution protection and control systems
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, registration with APEGA as a Professional Engineer or equivalent
  • Advanced experience with ETAP for arc flash, short circuit, motor startup, and load flow studies
  • Experience in Industrial or Utility environment, up to 260 kV
  • Familiarity with AESO, AUC, NERC, and Alberta Reliability Standards
  • Proficient in GE, ABB, and SEL Relay programming and interface software
  • Experience in fault analysis and multidiscipline team collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Manage protection system updates through the Management of Change (MOC) process
  • Conduct power system studies using ETAP, including analysis and recommendations
  • Provide engineering support to operations for troubleshooting and performance issues
  • Lead condition assessments and support incident investigations
  • Collaborate with project teams for system studies and safe project integration
  • Oversee construction, testing, and commissioning of electrical projects
  • Support the development of electrical reliability programs

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation including regional uplifts and bonuses
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits for employees and families
  • Generous paid vacation and personal time-off
  • Talent development programs including training and internal mobility
  • Relocation assistance including travel and accommodation support
Full Job Description
We9re hiring a Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability, safety, and performance of critical electrical power systems across our operations. In this role, you will provide technical leadership in protection and control systems, power system studies, asset reliability, and project execution. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of Canada9s most complex industrial power systems while contributing to the safe and reliable operation of critical energy infrastructure. What we offer: We recognize your contribution and offer a range of rewards and development opportunities designed to support your success. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Suncor and the region where you work. 30;Strong compensation:30; we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching 30;Benefits:30; utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being 30;Generous time-off: 30;enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance 30;Talent development programs: 30;Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we9re dedicated to your development 30;Relocation30; assistance:30; roundtrip airfare or mileage coverage, temporary accommodations, rental search assistance, and additional resources provided pending role and location Minimum Requirements: 30;5 to 7 years of related experience with transmission and distribution protection and control systems 30;Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and registration with APEGA as a Professional Engineer or equivalent 30;Advanced experience in ETAP (Electrical Transient Analyzer Program)- arc flash, short circuit, motor start up and load flow study modelling 30;Experience in Industrial Facility and/or Utility environment, up to 260 kV 30;Experience with AESO (Alberta Electrical System Operator) AUC (Alberta Utilities Commission) NERC (North American Electric Reliability)-related Alberta Reliability Standards, and transmission requirements for major transmission-connected load 30;Experience with GE, ABB and SEL Relay programming and interface software 30;Experience in fault analysis, report writing and interfacing in multidiscipline teams Don9t have all the qualifications listed? That9s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills. Responsibilities: 30;Manage protection system updates and modifications through the Management of Change MOC process, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and Suncor requirements 30;Conduct and review power system and protection coordination studies using ETAP, including analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support system reliability, regulatory submissions, and the AESO ARS maintenance program 30;Provide engineering and reliability support to operations, including technical troubleshooting, outage support, and recommendations to resolve system alarms, trips, and performance issues 30;Lead condition assessments of electrical plant assets and support incident investigations, fault analysis, and corrective action development to improve system performance and reliability 30;Partner with project teams to ensure required system studies, protection coordination, and safe integration are completed for site growth and maintenance projects 30;Oversee and support the construction, testing, and commissioning of electrical projects to ensure safe execution and compliance with regulatory, technical, and company standards 30;Support the development and implementation of electrical reliability programs to meet maintenance, operational, and regulatory requirements 30;Collaborate with Power System Engineers and low-voltage business teams to drive alignment, coordination, and efficient execution of protection system scopes and deliverables Location and other Key details: 30;The position will be based at the Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Center at 150 - 6th Ave S.W 30;Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday with business travel to sites as required 30;Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work Think we are a fit? Apply now!

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Suncor pioneered commercial development of Canada's Athabasca oil sands — one of the world's largest petroleum resource basins. Since then, Suncor has grown to become a globally-competitive, Canadian-based integrated energy company with a balanced portfolio of high quality assets, a strong balance sheet and significant growth prospects.

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