Senior Water Resources Engineer

Overview

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada's energy resources - applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and to encourage all eligible applicants to apply.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we offer a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society's evolving needs.

Come be part of the Upstream Technical Department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Calgary, AB.

What role you will play in our team

Are you motivated to join Imperial as a Senior Water Resources Engineer? If you are passionate about safety, building positive relationships, and working within a strong team environment, then we have the role for you! We currently have an opportunity within our Long Range Planning team.

Imperial Oil is currently looking to hire a Senior Water Resources Engineer to provide subject matter expertise for water management at the Kearl oilsands site. This role will be office based and located in Calgary, initially. Relocation to Edmonton will be a requirement in approximately mid-2028. Occasional travel to Kearl will be encouraged.

This role is responsible for the planning, assessment, and design of future surface water management infrastructure, ensuring effective integration with existing systems. The scope is primarily mid- to long-range (1 to 15 year) planning, supporting the ongoing development and resilience of the site-wide water management network.

Responsibilities span the full project lifecycle, from conceptual through detailed design, and include advising on project development, supporting regulatory applications, and providing technical troubleshooting guidance during construction and operations.

Key areas of accountability include:

• Planning how water will be moved, stored, and managed within current and future development areas
• Identifying required infrastructure (e.g., sumps, pumps, pipelines, discharge systems) and determining optimal routing, sizing, and phasing
• Defining when infrastructure is required to align with development sequencing
• Assessing existing infrastructure to determine what must be retained, modified, or upgraded to maintain system performance
• Ensuring water management infrastructure is fully integrated with other site infrastructure, including roads, pipelines, and utilities

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Completing water-related desktop studies and technical assessments
• Maintaining and updating the site water balance
• Developing, reviewing, and updating engineering standards and guidelines
• Representing Imperial in industry working groups and external forums

This role will execute work both directly and through technical oversight of work performed by internal teams and external consultants. The position is dynamic and iterative, requiring strong problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

A successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills, and the ability to work effectively across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions. Experience and/or knowledge of mining operations and provincial and federal regulatory frameworks is considered an asset.

Skills and Qualifications

• Professional Engineer designation (with APEGA) with 10+ years of relevant experience in water resources, civil, or mining-related engineering
• Strong understanding of surface water management and infrastructure planning and design, including experience with HEC-HMS or similar hydrologic/hydraulic modelling tools and working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Deswik
• Demonstrated understanding of water balance modelling and system-level water management
• Ability to lead technical scope for water resources components of multi-disciplinary projects
• Ability to independently frame problems, evaluate alternatives, and make sound engineering recommendations
• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate across engineering, operations, planning, and regulatory functions
• Strong organizational, planning, and practical problem-solving skills, supported by critical thinking and continuous…