Project Engineer

Date:  Oct 28, 2026
Job Category:  Engineering

Project Engineer
Location: Calgary Head Office, Edmonton, Hardisty 
Job status: Full Time Permanent
Department:Engineering 

Is this position safety sensitive: No 

 

At Gibson, we believe our competitive advantage lies in the strength and talents of our employees. That means connecting our employees to rewarding careers, building a high-performance culture where collaboration and creativity are rewarded, and providing real growth opportunities for employees to take on new challenges.  

 

The Opportunity

As the Project Engineer, you’ll support and execute a portfolio of growth and maintenance capital projects across Gibson Energy’s facilities. You’ll provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, working across engineering, construction and operations to deliver safe, reliable and practical solutions that support operational and business needs 

 

What We Offer

We believe employees should share in the success they help create.

  • Competitive compensation and annual incentive opportunities that reward your contributions and performance.
  • Generous vacation and flex time that support work-life balance and gives you time to recharge
  • Build long-term wealth through our Pension Plan and Employee Share Ownership Program
  • Employer-paid health and dental benefits from day one
  • Industry-leading mental health coverage for you and your family
  • Flexible Spending Account to support your unique wellness needs
  • Family Building Benefit supporting fertility, adoption, and surrogacy journeys

 

What You’ll Do

  • Champion safe and reliable project execution and contribute to continuous improvement opportunities that strengthen project delivery practices and Gibson Energy’s Operations Excellence Management System (OEMS)
  • Support and lead technical and project activities across an assigned portfolio of capital projects, driving strong performance in EH&S, cost, schedule, quality and technical delivery.
  • Provide technical and project leadership throughout the project lifecycle, supporting the integration of activities from project initiation and design through construction, commissioning and closeout.
  • Coordinate and direct technical activities and decisions with engineering and construction contractors, applying sound engineering principles to develop right-sized, practical solutions.
  • Resolve complex technical challenges by facilitating technical discussions, incorporating multidisciplinary input and engaging the appropriate stakeholders to develop solutions that meet project and business objectives.
  • Proactively identify and manage project and technical risks, incorporating appropriate mitigation into project planning and execution.
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships across Operations, Operations Engineering, Maintenance, Project Management, Engineering, Construction and external contractors to support effective project delivery.
  • Ensure projects meet applicable regulatory, engineering and company requirements, including Gibson Energy’s Project Delivery Framework, Management of Change (MOC) process and Asset Information Management standards.

 

Who You Are

  • Degree in Engineering and a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing.
  • 10+ years of project experience across the development, design and construction of energy infrastructure project such as heavy oil facilities, crude oil terminals and pipelines, storage and handling facilities, and rail or truck loading facilities.
  • Strong technical expertise in engineering design and project management practices, including scope, cost, schedule and risk management.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical and business challenges, anticipate project or regulatory issues and develop practical solutions.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively engage Operations, multidisciplinary teams, contractors and leadership.
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities across different assets, working independently while collaborating effectively across project teams and functions.
  • Ability to act as a trusted partner and technical resource to less experienced team members and provide leadership on projects with broad visibility.
  • Experience working in a combined Project Engineering and Project Management capacity is considered an asset.

 

Working Conditions

  • The majority of work is performed in an office environment.
  • Travel may be required up to 25% of the time to field locations throughout Canada and the US.
  • This job is subject to background checks as outlined in Gibson Energy’s Background Checks policy. Background checks may include: employment history verification, reference checks, education and/or credentials verification, credit check and a criminal history check. 

 

Why You’ll Love Working at Gibson 

For over 70 years, Gibson has been defined by our people — those who seize opportunities and make exceptional customer service a part of everything we do. We believe employees should share in the success they help create and here’s what sets us apart: 

 

We believe our people are our competitive advantage, and we invest in their growth, wellbeing, and long-term success.

 

For more information, visit www.gibsonenergy.com.