Sr. Electrical Engineer

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

We are looking for a senior high-voltage Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering team in Fort McMurray. Reporting to the Upgrading and Utilities E&I Engineering Manager, you will support the engineering team on the initiatives related to assets management for high voltage electrical equipment in the power generation and distribution jurisdiction.

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

• Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)

• Minimum seven years of related experience working with high voltage electrical systems (preferably in the oil and gas industry or utilities environment)

• Strong knowledge of transmission line components, substation equipment, and grid interconnection standards

• Deep understanding of design codes and standards applicable to electrical systems (e.g. CSA 22.3, AUEC, NETA, CSA-463, CSA-462)

• Experience with system studies (load flow, short circuit, stability, contingency analysis)

• Proficiency with industry-standard software (e.g., ETAP, CYME, PSCAD)

• Possess a valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record

Key Accountabilities:

• Perform reliability engineering activities for high voltage transmission systems and assets, focusing on system performance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence

• Analyze system events, outages, and asset performance data to identify trends, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for improvement

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the reliability and availability of transmission lines, substations, and associated equipment

• Conduct and interpret reliability studies, including failure mode analysis, root cause investigations, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) assessments

• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and asset management teams to optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs

• Provide technical support to the maintenance execution team in case of special troubleshooting, maintenance procedures clarification, repair requirements and equipment test results assessment

• Support the identification and resolution of bad actors in the high voltage system defining and leading mitigation/correction strategies

• Maintain and update reliability metrics, dashboards, and reporting tools for transmission assets

• Support compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to system reliability

• Lead or participate in technical investigations, incident reviews, and corrective action planning following system disturbances or asset failures

Location and other Key Details: 

• You will work out of Syncrude Mildred Lake in Fort McMurray, Alberta

• 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 position has been identified as safety sensitive

• This position has been identified as security sensitive. Successful candidates must clear a criminal history check

• You will be required to perform work using ladders and working on elevated work sites such as scaffolds and towers with the ability to perform in a variety of different environments both indoor and outdoor as well as within confined spaces

• If you reside outside of Fort McMurray, relocation of your primary residence to within 60 km of Fort McMurray is mandatory. Relocation support will be provided

• To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray, click here 

Why Suncor?
 

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada.  Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.