Mechanical Engineer
SuncorPosted August 20, 2026
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About this job
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.
Syncrude's Mechanical Engineering team is looking for a Static Equipment Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in maintaining and improving the safety, reliability, and performance of our critical static equipment assets. This is an opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled team dedicated to operational excellence and continuous improvement across one of Canada's largest energy operations.
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.
Strong compensation: we offer competitive compensation, regional-based uplifts, annual bonuses, and long-term financial rewards. We also help you save for your future by offering pension programs, and savings plans with company matching
Benefits: utilize an employee assistance program and comprehensive company-paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family to support your mental, physical, and financial well-being
Generous time-off: enjoy generous paid vacation time and personal time-off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
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
Five or more years of experience in the Mechanical engineering field with hands on experience
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), or ability to obtain P.Eng. registration through APEGA within a reasonable timeframe
Excellent collaboration with proven ability to interface with multiple disciplines, departments and tradespeople
Exceptional communication on Engineering designs and procedures to operations and maintenance personnel
Strong knowledge in pressure equipment design and maintenance, and knowledge of commonly used design and fabrication codes and post construction specifications (ASME, TEMA, SME, PCC, API)
Responsibilities
Perform mechanical engineering work relating to static equipment repair and alteration, as well as support for failure investigations and equipment strategy development
Oversee piping, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, furnaces, tanks, and boilers to enable business units to operate safely and reliably
Preparation of high-quality engineering packages/PWPs for use by the maintenance and execution teams including repair packages, upgrade packages with management of change (MOC), risk assessment / peer review and purchase specifications for new and replacement pressure equipment
Take part in API 579 fitness for service (FFS) evaluations (Level 1 and 2) and provide input and review for level 3 FFS reports
Collaborate with other disciplines and departments including inspectors, Materials Engineering, Process Technical Engineering and others
Work closely with the Operations and Maintenance personnel in the upgrader to resolve threats to unit health and ensure Engineering solutions are executable and fit-for-purpose
Location and other Key details
This is a base position at our Syncrude Mildred Lake Site based in Fort McMurray
Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day
If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory
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.