Project Engineer - Commerce City, Colorado
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026.
At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.
When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.
As a Project Engineer, you will demonstrate leadership throughout all phases of the project working with a multi-disciplinary team of Suncor employees and partners (consulting firms, contractors). You will play a key role in liaising with internal and external resource to configure key aspects of the project such as scope development, execution plans including initial project schedules, estimates, and cash flows, contracting, and field installation plans. You will ensure materials are procured and installation is completed in accordance with the project specifications, quality, cost, and schedule requirements to support timely hand over to Operations.
Salary Range: $114,000 to $120,000 annual salary and an annual incentive (bonus) program
Salary ranges are included for job postings where required by law. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED!
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.
- Compensation: Annual incentive bonus program with a 20% target, 401(k) plan with up to a 6% vested match, pre-tax, Roth, and post-tax options, an automatic 1.5% profit sharing contribution, and Suncor-funded cash balance defined benefit pension plan (vests in 3 years)
- Benefits: Competitive and flexible employee benefits package that can be adjusted to suit the changing needs of your life, including: 3 medical options (including HSA and FSA options), 2 dental options, vision coverage, and an Employee Assistance Plan
- Generous time-off: Vacation program (based on credited prior experience) as well as 12 additional personal paid time off days annually
- Talent development programs: Internal mobility, succession planning, and employee training and development programs are just a few ways we’re dedicated to your development
- Relocation assistance: We provide support with lease cancellation or home sale, temporary accommodations, rental home search, moving and storage costs, spousal assistance and more
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Five to Seven years of work experience as a project engineer in the industrial sector (petro-chemical refinery environment preferred)
- Project management proficiency, leadership and strong technical capability in the areas of scope development, risk management, project execution, commissioning and start-up, training, and operations (PMP or other relevant project management certification would be considered an asset)
- Strong non-authoritative leadership abilities that enable you to build positive relationships with diverse groups and co-workers
- Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to create effective solutions to complex, technical issues following project process and best practices
- A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
- Must be legally authorized to work in the USA for the duration of your employment
Don’t have all the qualifications listed? That’s ok! Apply anyway. We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute projects ranging in size from $100,000 to $30M in various areas of the refinery
- Provide in-depth technical support, expertise and guidance for design and construction of new projects
- Identify, evaluate, recommend, and implement opportunities to gain efficiencies through new technologies or improved processes
- Lead development of all project deliverables and ensure project milestone dates are met
- Identify potential risks (safety, cost, schedule, quality), based on the corporate risk matrix, and develop appropriate mitigation plans as needed throughout the project’s life cycle
- Develop project documentation and change management per Suncor’s standards, guidelines, and processes, including all scopes of work (SOW) for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction activities
- Maintain project meeting notes, actions items, decisions, changes and communications
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Project Controls and the Integrated Team to evaluate and award contracts
- Build strong positive relationships while interacting closely with Engineering consultants, Vendors and Fabricators, Construction contractors, Inspectors, Regulatory agencies, internal and external partners
- Coordinate reviews of all Engineering Work Packages and Construction Work Packages with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure all deliverables meet the project requirements
- Support Operations in developing and executing project commissioning & start-up plans
- Carry out project closeout activities including evergreen drawings updates per refinery document control procedures and refinery data bases (SPI, ETAP, etc) updates
Location and other Key Details:
- You will work out of our Commerce City Refinery Business Center, located at 5455 Brighton Blvd.
- Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs
- This role is safety sensitive
- In alignment with Suncor’s value of Safety Above All Else, we conduct pre-employment drug testing, employment verification, education verification, background checks, and other pre-employment assessments as a condition of employment
Think we are a fit? Apply now!
Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.