Senior Water Resources Engineer
Calgary, AB, AB, CA
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. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
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.
At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you 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.
What you will do
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.
About you
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 improvement
- Self‑motivated, able to work with a high degree of autonomy while remaining aligned with broader team objectives
Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
- Knowledge of open pit mining operations and mine planning
- Knowledge and experience with provincial and federal regulatory frameworks
- Experience supporting regulatory submissions or interfacing with regulators
- Experience coordinating or providing technical oversight of consultant‑led engineering work
- Familiarity with risk‑based decision making and trade‑off analysis (cost, schedule, operability, environmental performance)
- Exposure to climate change, extreme event, or resiliency considerations in water management systems
- Interest in or experience with mentoring or standards development
- Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, including digital tools or process enhancements
- Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving project environment with changing priorities and complex interfaces
Location: Calgary, AB
As part of Imperial’s long‑term business strategy, certain Calgary‑based roles are expected to transition to Edmonton in or around 2028. Applicants should be aware that this position is expected to relocate to Edmonton at that time. Relocation support will be provided for employees impacted by this change.
Your Benefits
- A company committed to career growth - we recruit those who are interested in a career with Imperial and prefer to develop and promote people from within. Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career.
- Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement - these standards are the reason Imperial is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve.
- Exceptional benefits program - includes competitive salary plus savings, pension, and health care plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs. Educational and physical fitness financial assistance programs round out our benefits package.
- Competitive vacation package - provides you with three weeks of vacation (the first year is pro-rated based on your hiring date), one scheduled Friday off per month and 12 holidays.
- Flexibility looks different for everyone, which is why we have many programs to help employees balance their work and personal life. Programs include: Flex Your Day, childcare partnerships and part-time and job-sharing arrangements.
- Successful networking and mentoring programs - enables you to spend time with managers from across the organization to learn about other departments and opportunities. These programs also allow you to connect with peers at a similar experience level.
- Opporunity to participate in Employee Led Resource Groups: Women’s Interest Network (WIN), Indigenous Network (IN), Black Employee Success Team (BEST), Asian Connection for Excellence (ACE), Global Organization for the Advancement of Latinos (GOAL), PRIDE, and the Veterans Advocacy and Support Team (VAST).
- Early Professional Development Program - provides you with the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of expertise or develop skills in a variety of different areas. You will quickly be given large areas of responsibility and will be encouraged to take on stretch assignments as you progress.
Other Considerations
- We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
- For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.
- To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted.
- In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.
Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.
Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at recruit.services.ca@exxonmobil.com.
Eligibility to work in Canada:
All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit.
Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
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