Project Development Engineer

SECURE

$80K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years' experience managing engineering-related projects in the Oil & Gas industry.
  • P.Eng., CET, EIT, or equivalent designation required.
  • Demonstrated success in managing projects up to $1MM.
  • Strong working relationship skills with Operations to drive project success.
  • Proven application of project management best practices and methodologies.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to interpret engineered drawings, technical specifications, and contracts.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with business leaders to define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables.
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources, ensuring timely execution.
  • Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, maintaining stakeholder communication.
  • Facilitate project transitions from construction/technical teams to Operations.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.
  • Conduct project lookbacks for continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Employer-paid benefits including health and dental.
  • Health Care Spending Account.
  • Employee Wellness Programs.
  • Employee Savings Plan.
  • Career progression opportunities.
  • Competitive employee referral program.
  • Commitment to industry-leading safety standards.
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity at SECURE

The Project Development Engineer will be responsible for identifying, scoping, and delivering projects that support the company's growth and operational excellence goals. This includes Management of Change (MOC) initiatives, intermediate sustaining capital projects, and optimization projects.

Working closely with internal business partners and external stakeholders, this role ensures that projects are not only executed on time and on budget but also aligned with business strategy, operational needs, and long-term value creation.

The ideal candidate is a strong relationship builder, an innovative problem-solver, and a proven project leader with experience in Engineering & Construction projects within the Oil & Gas industry.

This role is based out of Calgary, Alberta

The Team

Join a highly collaborative and cross-functional team that works closely with Operations, Engineering, Finance, HSE, and external partners to develop and deliver projects that drive business growth and operational excellence. The team values strong relationships, open communication, and innovative problem-solving, creating an environment where ideas are encouraged, and project success is achieved through partnership and shared accountability.

Work Environment

This role offers a dynamic blend of office-based project development and field engagement, providing exposure to a variety of operational sites across Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and North Dakota. Working in a fast-paced environment, you'll have the opportunity to lead impactful projects, influence business decisions, and contribute directly to the company's growth while maintaining a strong focus on safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

A Day in The Life

  • Project Development - Partner with business leaders to translate operational and strategic needs into well-defined project scopes, objectives, deliverables and economics.
  • Project Management - Manage project budgets, scoped schedules, and resources, ensuring proactive tracking, forecasting, and reporting. Oversee execution and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget.
  • Ensure full compliance with Occupational Health & Safety regulations in all project activities.
  • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and opportunities, maintaining transparent communication with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Facilitate project handoff from construction/technical teams to Operations, ensuring readiness, training, and operational continuity.
  • Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams (Operations, Engineering, Finance, HSE) and external partners.
  • Complete project lookbacks to support continuous improvement.
  • Spend ~10% of time in the field with the ability to travel across AB, BC, SK, and North Dakota.


Skills, Experience & Qualifications

  • 2-5 years' experience managing engineering-related projects in the Oil & Gas industry.
  • P.Eng., CET, EIT, or equivalent designation required.
  • Demonstrated success in managing projects up to $1MM.
  • Strong working relationship skills with Operations to drive project success.
  • Proven application of project management best practices and methodologies.
  • Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written - with ability to produce clear, concise project documentation.
  • Ability to interpret engineered drawings, technical specifications, and contracts.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Assets
  • Strong technical foundation (e.g., process engineering, pump & process equipment, reservoir/downhole, pipeline hydraulics).
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification.
  • Field operations experience within Oil & Gas.
  • Business development experience, particularly in aligning technical solutions to business growth opportunities


What's in it for you

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:
  • Competitive industry wages and compensation programs which include:
  • Employer-paid benefits: health, dental & more
  • Health Care Spending Account
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Employee Savings Plan
  • Career progression
  • A competitive employee referral program
  • Industry-leading safety standards
  • Community investment initiatives (Our Stories)

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