Development Program Engineer

Country

Canada

Location

Calgary

Employment Type

Employee

Requisition Number

CAN02706

Closing date

Nov-05-2025

Company Overview

Welcome to CNOOC International. We are a global energy company and subsidiary of CNOOC Limited with a vision of delivering safe, sustainable energy for all.

CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, is a global energy company with operations in Asia, Africa, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Our successful growth as an upstream oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets.

Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value.

In Canada, CNOOC International has oil sands assets in Long Lake, located in northern Alberta just south of Fort McMurray, which is a SAGD and partial Upgrader operation with production capacity of 85,000 barrels of bitumen a day. We also have interest in several other oil sands projects, including Hangingstone, operated by Greenfire Resources Operating Corporation and Syncrude’s oil sands mining upgrading facility. In addition to our oil sands business, we have shale gas land in Northeast British Columbia, a power station in Balzac, Alberta, and interest in a wind farm in southern Alberta. Calgary is our regional corporate office for all North America.

CNOOC and You

Your career at CNOOC is about moving forward – learning new skills, broadening experiences, and making meaningful contributions. From personal career development that enables you to fulfill your potential, to employee programs that help you make the most of work life balance.

We encourage and promote work-life balance by allowing you to participate in our Compressed Work Schedule (CWS) that will give you two Fridays off per month and flexible work hours.

In exchange for your dedicated work is a total rewards package that not only recognizes your contribution, but also provides for your family. We offer competitive Company-paid benefits that support your mental, physical and financial well-being! Including an annual Wellness Account, a generous paramedical allowance, and access to a team of Virtual Health Care professionals to guide you to the right medical resource. Save for your future by participating in our Pension plan and join our Savings Plan with Company-matching. We encourage you to further step up for your community by giving you two paid volunteer days, volunteer rewards and sports grants to support causes you are passionate about.

Bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the determination to fuel our success are what set us apart. Therefore, we are seeking a Development Program Engineer to join our growing team in Calgary, Alberta. This dynamic role will be instrumental in supporting the strategic planning and execution of operated Oil Sands development projects, contributing to Field Development Plans (FDP), Final Investment Decision (FID), and project execution activities to ensure successful capital delivery.

Your Background

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or related discipline).

- 5–8 years of experience in upstream oil & gas development, preferably with SAGD assets.

- Fluency in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese considered an asset.

- Experience in project coordination, development planning, and capital project execution.

- Familiarity with reservoir engineering, well pad design, pipeline systems, and facility integration.

- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with project management tools is an asset.

- PMP certification or progress toward certification is preferred.

- Team-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

- Ability to work effectively across disciplines and cultures.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic planning and execution in a dynamic environment.

Your Role with Our Team

- Assist in the development and review of Green Field and Brown Field project plans, including FDP and FID documentation.

- Support the preparation of annual strategic plans and 18-month rolling project plans for operated assets.

- Contribute to the coordination of technical assurance processes for facility and subsurface development projects.

- Participate in project reviews, risk workshops, technical peer reviews, and capital decision gates.

- Monitor project timelines, budgets, and scope changes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

- Collaborate with subsurface, facilities, and operations teams to support project execution and startup.

- Assist in trialing new technologies and analyzing results to inform future development opportunities.

- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

- Ensure compliance with CNOOC International standards and processes throughout project lifecycle.

Your Career Development

The opportunities are limitless when you join our team. Our employees are encouraged to drive their development, enhancing their career through experiences, exposure, and education. A mentoring program, on-demand e-Learning courses, and formal training opportunities are all ways in which CNOOC International supports your career growth.

Closing Statement

All positions require background checks which could include:

- Criminal police record check

- Education verification

- Credential verification