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Brunel

Project Engineer

On site

Sarnia, Canada

Freelance

27-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Leadership Project Management Recruitment

Job Specifications

Introduction

Brunel is seeking a Project Engineer to support major capital and sustaining projects for a leading operator in Sarnia’s industrial corridor. This region is home to large-scale petrochemical, refining, energy, and heavy manufacturing facilities, requiring strong adherence to engineering standards, safety practices, and construction quality.

In this role, you will contribute to engineering design reviews, coordinate technical interfaces, and support project execution from early definition through construction and handover. You will work to ensure projects remain on schedule, within budget, and aligned with regulatory and operational requirements. This position also provides backup coverage for the Project Manager when needed.

Responsibilities

Participates in Invitation to Tender (ITT) development, bid evaluation and contractor selection
Participates in identification & sourcing load equipment, assuring Front End Engineering Design (FEED) contractor support until equipment is assigned to the contractor
Coordinates development of EMCAPS (ExxonMobil Capital Project Management System) Gate 3 deliverables
Coordinates development of Functional Interaction Plan
Provides input to project issues resolution process
Coordinates change requests & endorses change authorization
Responsible for the completion of facilities
Engages Project Team and functional resources to verify that the design & construction is consistent with project specifications & standards
Serves as interface between Project Team & Contractor
Ensure smooth transitions between project stages
Leads Project Management Team (PMT) in applying Project Management Systems

Requirements

BS or MS degree in engineering field
Experience in multiple assignments in engineering, construction, and project management and controls activities
Broad range of experience and skills through multiple function & project assignments (multi-discipline skill set)
Broad knowledge of design standards, specifications & work processes
Strong leadership, influencing & interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, coordination, planning & interface skills
Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads & frequent changes in priorities
Excellent communication skills & ability to read, write & speak fluent English
Proficient in MS Office suite of software programs

What We Offer

Why work with Brunel? We are proud to offer exciting career opportunities from over 100 offices globally in 42 countries. Advancing your career takes time and effort – let us match you to your ideal position.

About Us

Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 50 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on-time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing – anywhere in the world.

About the Company

Founded in 1975, we are a global specialist delivering customised project and workforce solutions to drive sustainable industry transformations through technology and talent. With 120+ offices and a powerful network of more than 12,000 specialists around the world, we deliver Project and Consulting Solutions, Workforce Solutions and Global Mobility Solutions that transform global projects in Renewables, Conventional Energy, Mining, Life Sciences, Future Mobility, Industrials & Technology and many other sectors. Know more