Project Engineer

Overview of Athabasca Oil Corporation

Athabasca Oil Corporation (“AOC”) is a unique liquids-weighted intermediate energy producer. At AOC, we proudly and responsibly produce Canadian energy to improve people’s lives. We are passionate, take ownership of our work, get things done and are great at what we do.

Athabasca currently produces ~40,000 boe/d with a significant growth program underway. Athabasca has exposure to Canada’s premier resource plays. Thermal Oil boasts >1 billion barrels of top quartile reserves and a deep inventory of future projects. In addition, in December 2023 Athabasca announced the creation of Duvernay Energy Corporation, a private subsidiary company. Duvernay Energy is a unique standalone self-funded entity that offers investors pure-play exposure to the Kaybob Duvernay play and is expected to grow to over 15,000 bbl/d by 2030. Strategically Athabasca has two companies with independent strategies and capital allocation frameworks.

AOC has positioned itself with strong financial liquidity of ~$466 million (including $335 million in cash), putting it in an enviable position relative to its peers. The company is resilient to commodity price volatility and is expecting to generate ~$1.1 Billion of free cash flow over the next five years, while funding its growth initiatives.  All free cash flow is currently returned to shareholders in the form of share buybacks.  The combination of production growth and reduced share count is resulting in cash flow per share growth. The corporate strategy is to continue to grow our assets, generate significant free cash and provide superior returns to shareholders over the long term. Sustainability is core to the business with strong governance and a commitment to reducing emissions through its technology roadmap.

Athabasca has a track record of transformative projects including JV’s, M&A, royalties, and unique marketing arrangements.  AOC offers a dynamic and exciting work environment for the right candidate. AOC is publicly traded on the TSX under the symbol “ATH” with a market capitalization of $3.7 Billion.

Project Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to work within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment to successfully execute projects at AOC’s thermal steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) assets. Key accountabilities include managing and supporting front-end engineering and design (FEED), execution planning, detailed design, procurement, field execution/construction and commissioning. This role will be responsible for ensuring that the project safety, environmental, cost, schedule, and scope goals are met. This position reports to AOC’s VP Projects & Well Delivery and will work closely with the AOC Project Team as well as internal and external engineering groups to ensure project goals are met.

This position is based in Calgary, with moderate travel to project locations.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement execution plans for key project stages including pre-FEED, FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and project closeouts, including updates and revisions.

- Lead interactions between key internal and external stakeholder groups involved in all project stages, including vendors, contractors and service providers.

- Coordinate stakeholder design reviews and coordinate cross-functional support of drilling, subsurface, engineering, construction management, automation, commissioning, and operational readiness scopes of work.

- Apply fit for purpose project management practices; develop execution plans, cost estimates, project schedules and report progress and forecasts regularly to stakeholders.

- Provide day-to-day management to our Engineering Service Providers and Third Party Vendors to ensure that high value products are provided.

- Be aware of, and work according to applicable guidelines, directives and regulations with regards to our environmental protection requirements and occupational & process safety expectations.

- Develop AFEs, approve capital expenditures as per corporate Grants of Authority, and forecast project spending.

- Review and vet technical work prior to management decisions to ensure data quality.

Qualifications:

- 15+ years of engineering experience and familiar with thermal recovery facilities and operations.

- Bachelor of Science, Engineering and licensed member of APEGA.

- Strong track record of successfully completed projects in SAGD industry exceeding $100 Million.

- Experience working in a Lump Sum and Unit Cost environment is an asset.

- Strong communication and interpretation skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

- Understanding of applicable regulations, codes and standards including AER, ABSA, API, ANSI, ASME, NACE.

- Strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems.

- Strong communication, organizational, and team skills complemented with a strong work ethic are a must.

- Experience with successful plant construction, commissioning, start-ups and turnarounds is an asset.

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

We offer an exciting and entrepreneurial work environment and an array of projects in our portfolio. To apply for this position, please email your resume with a cover letter to careers@atha.com by January 9, 2026, with “Project Engineer” in the subject line.

Athabasca Oil Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.