18 Sep 2026

Lead Process Engineer

Calgary, AB

Lead High-Impact SAGD Projects Across Alberta | Senior Process Engineering Leadership Opportunity
Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Lead Process Engineer in the Oil and Gas industry in Calgary, Alberta.
Join a growing engineering team as a Lead Process Engineer focused on SAGD and thermal oil sands projects. In this senior leadership role, you will provide technical direction, oversee multidisciplinary engineering activities, and support projects through the full lifecycle, from feasibility and FEED through construction, commissioning, and start-up. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced process engineering professional who thrives in complex project environments and enjoys mentoring teams while delivering technical excellence.
Total rewards:

$170000.00 - $225000.00 annually
Earn a competitive market salary typically ranging from $170,000 to $225,000 annually, depending on experience, leadership background, and project expertise in SAGD and thermal oil sands
Receive comprehensive health and dental benefits
Participate in retirement savings and long-term financial planning programs
Work on large-scale, technically challenging energy projects
Gain exposure to projects across all stages of execution
Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary engineering professionals
Lead and mentor engineering teams while influencing project outcomes
Access opportunities for continued professional growth and career advancement

Responsibilities:

Lead process engineering activities on SAGD and thermal oil sands projects
Manage process engineering scope, schedules, deliverables, and priorities
Oversee development of process simulations, heat and material balances, PFDs, and P&IDs
Support project execution from feasibility studies through commissioning and start-up
Coordinate with project managers, clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams
Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, risk assessments, and technical discussions
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to engineering teams
Identify and mitigate technical risks while maintaining quality and safety standards

Requirements:

Hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
Possess a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation
Demonstrate extensive process engineering experience within the oil and gas industry
Bring significant experience supporting SAGD and thermal oil sands projects
Have proven success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
Show experience within EPCM, consulting, or owner-operator environments
Demonstrate expertise supporting projects from studies and FEED through start-up
Exhibit strong knowledge of Aspen HYSYS, process design, and thermal oil sands facilities

This posting is for an active opening.

Interested?
Please apply directly online

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