Stantec

Senior Process Engineer

Stantec$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 15-20 years of engineering experience, ideally with an EPC background.
  • APEGA registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) is required.
  • Strong knowledge of process engineering design specifically for Thermal SAGD and oil sands facilities.
  • Proficiency in simulation software, particularly Aspen HYSYS.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute complex engineering design projects independently and as a team leader.
  • Mentor and review deliverables of Intermediate and Junior Process Engineers.
  • Conduct feasibility and concept design studies for heavy oil/SAGD projects.
  • Develop and review process simulations, heat/material balances, and engineering drawings.
  • Generate and document vital process deliverables and engineering calculations.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Wellness programs and health care spending accounts.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Employee stock purchase program and group retirement savings plans.
  • Paid time off and emergency travel benefits.
Full Job Description
At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we're powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that's where we thrive. And we're looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Join us for a chance to grow professionally at one of the world's top design firms while building our clean energy future.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking Senior Process Engineers to work independently on a variety of complex projects and as a team lead on larger projects. You will lead, evaluate, select, specify, and engineer certain processes or methodologies or products for a project. You will perform a variety of tasks, which may include simulations, calculations, and field work. The projects that a Senior Engineer may be assigned to may have complex features that will require the application of mature knowledge.

Experience should include Thermal in-situ SAGD facilities, Heavy oil processing, and/or mineable oil sands. This position reports to the Process Engineering Department Manager.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Engineering design activities for projects of various sizes and complexities. Delegation to Intermediate and Junior Process Engineers may be required, as well as mentoring, assistance to the same and review of their deliverables. Peer review of deliverables created by other intermediate to senior-level engineers may also be required.
  • Provide strong technical knowledge and leadership to design, execute, and validate all process engineering deliverables and tasks required for heavy oil/SAGD projects.
  • Lead the delivery of process engineering requirements to conduct concept design studies and feasibility studies, pre-FEED, FEED, and detailed engineering design.
  • Complete tasks in a timely, thorough, and organized manner. Tasks may include, but are not limited to: - Development and review of process simulations using HYSYS and develop heat and material balances.
  • Development and review of engineering drawings such as PFDs and P&IDs.
  • Generation and documentation of hydraulic analysis results and study reports.
  • Performing adequacy checks and evaluation of new and/or existing equipment.
  • Sizing calculations for equipment, lines, and instrumentation.
  • Documentation of calculations performed.
  • Generation of documents such as heat & material balance tables, line designation tables, PSV lists, SDK/cause and effect diagrams, set point lists, car seal lists, operating philosophies, equipment datasheets, and instrumentation datasheets.
  • Participate in PHAs (HAZIDs, HAZOPs, LOPAs, and other critical safety reviews)
  • Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to deliver quality products to our clients.
  • Client interface - discussion and presentations are a mandatory requirement.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Knowledge of process engineering design of Thermal SAGD / oil sands facilities, oil & gas facilities such as wellsite, conventional liquids gathering and handling facilities, gas plants - compression and treatment, and refineries.
  • Any experience and exposure to energy transition / renewable energy (carbon capture, hydrogen, biofuels, biogas, etc.) studies and projects would be an advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of simulation software Aspen HYSYS is a must, and familiarity with Promax, HYSYS Dynamics, Aspen Plus, Symmetry (VMGSim), AFT-Fathom and Impulse, etc. will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in flaring simulations using Aspen Flare Analyzer.
  • Proficiency in pipeline, both steady state and transient, with hydraulic software (Synergi Pipeline Simulator) would be an asset for this position.
  • Strong experience with the development, interpretation, and checking of PFDs, P&IDs and other process deliverables. Ability to read piping isometrics and piping plans.
  • Very proficient with process calculations, and extremely proficient with Microsoft Excel.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of design guidelines (API standards, AER directives, etc.).
  • Experience working with electronic markup software, such as Bluebeam, would be an asset.
  • Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
  • Excellent and strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Requires a superior understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent, preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Minimum of 15-20 years of experience, with an EPC background.
  • Registration with APEGA as a P.Eng. is required, registration in other jurisdictions is an asset.

As a senior member of the team, an in-office presence is required.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements, including inclement weather.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Calgary
Organization: 1109 Energy-CA Alberta-Calgary AB
Employee Status: Regular
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 05/12/2025 07:12:20
Req ID: 1003318

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About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
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