Engineer, Facilities & Infrastructure (Edmonton)

Job Title: Engineer, Facilities and Infrastructure Job Requisition ID: 80685 Ministry: Energy and Minerals Location: Edmonton Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time position Closing Date: June 10, 2026 Role Responsibilities Are you driven by the prospect to apply your technical expertise to shape Alberta’s energy future? Do you excel in environments where engineering insight, strategic thinking, and collaboration directly inform government policy and support responsible resource development? The Engineering team within the Professional and Program Services (PPS) Branch, Ministry Services Division, seeks a Facilities and Infrastructure Engineer to deliver critical technical evaluations, provide expert advice, and support key policy initiatives across Alberta’s resource sectors. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the position will provide analytical and technical leadership in evaluating extraction, upgrading, and refining facilities, downstream processing or separation facilities, mass and energy balances, energy technology pathways, and carbon capture & handling systems that inform key policy and operational decisions. Key Responsibilities Develop and evaluate cost allocation approaches and annual submissions. Assess project economics, including forecasts and cost estimates for oil sands infrastructure. Model energy facilities (upgraders, refineries, petrochemical) and project performance. Review project feasibility, performance, and production assumptions. Assess emerging technologies and provide lifecycle emissions input. Contribute to briefings, working groups, and technical presentations. Provide engineering support to audit, legal, policy, and operations teams. Document methodologies and maintain professional engineering standards (APEGA). Monitor technology trends in Alberta’s energy sector. Provide ad hoc technical support across the team, including Resource Development Assessment. Competencies Systems Thinking : Ability to consider interrelationships and emerging trends, analyze long-term outcomes, evaluate implications of different options, and identify potential unintended consequences. Drive for Results : Ability to exceed goals, hold self and others accountable, and partner effectively to achieve strong outcomes. Agility : Ability to adapt to change, take initiative to improve processes, and remain composed while navigating evolving priorities. Build Collaborative Environments : Ability to foster open communication, leverage team strengths, and support respectful collaboration and conflict resolution. Qualifications Required: A minimum of a university degree in Chemical or Process Engineering and at least five (5) years of relevant experience as an engineer in bitumen, oil, and natural gas projects within the energy sector. Membership eligibility with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta is also required. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one-for-one basis. The following will be considered assets: Experience in the downstream/processing sector of the oil and gas industry. Knowledge of technical and economic assessments related to energy processing facilities and infrastructure. Strong presentation and project management skills. Knowledge of oil sands, oil and gas recovery methods, and processing. Benefits Positive workplace culture and work-life balance. Leadership and mentorship programs. Additional Information Recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies within the Government of Alberta at the same or lower classification. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ppbc9