Facility and Measurement Engineer, In Situ Conformance

Location: Calgary or Edmonton AB is preferred; any AER office location will be considered.

Employment Type: Full Time Limited Term Anticipated duration is 12 months

Salary Range: T3 Level 5 $102000 - $120000 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors including education qualifications experience and internal equity.

Facility and Measurement Engineer In Situ Conformance

The Opportunity

Looking to apply your facility engineering and measurement expertise in a role with real impact

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is recruiting a limited term position to support review of measurement and reporting plans for in situ oil sands facilities. Youll work alongside a team that supports review of oilsands applications and operations as well as dedicated measurement experts to evolve our review and audit processes. Youll tackle complex technical challenges evaluate facility designs and measurement systems identify risks and help shape regulatory decisions that support the safe efficient and responsible development of Albertas energy resources.

At the AER youll do meaningful work that benefits Albertans while continuing to grow your technical and regulatory expertise. Youll collaborate with industry stakeholders contribute to innovative solutions and be part of a team that values learning continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. Here you can help shape the responsible development of Albertas energy resources and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• As part of a multi-disciplinary team review coordinate and apply risk-informed technical review principles to in situ applications reports and submissions including drafting technical recommendations and conditions to ensure compliance with AER regulatory requirements and applicable legislation.

• Provide technical expertise in measurement systems and instrumentation including reviewing and validating metering devices facility schematics MARPs (Measurement Accounting and Reporting Plans) and production or emissions data to evaluate compliance with applicable directives identify measurement related risks and support defensible regulatory decisions.

• Conduct desktop surveillance audit and assurance activities across the project lifecycle including the review of operational data annual reports and presentations to evaluate compliance identify trends and recommend improvements to regulatory processes and operator accountability.

• Contribute to sector initiatives and continuous improvement efforts including integrating measurement instrumentation and data analytics considerations into regulatory frameworks processes and tools to enhance regulatory oversight and decision-making.

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including industry government and multidisciplinary teams to communicate technical findings resolve issues and provide guidance on regulatory requirements application expectations and measurement considerations.

What were looking for in you:

• Bachelors degree in Chemical Petroleum Mechanical or Environmental Engineering with education in Petroleum Production Accounting or equivalent preferred.

• 57 years of related experience in process facility industrial engineering or regulatory experience within the energy sector.

• Registered professional with APEGA or ASET or eligible for professional membership is preferred. Certifications or training in measurement systems instrumentation or production accounting is considered an asset.

• Strong understanding of Albertas regulatory framework including EPEA and OSCA and their application to oil sands developments.

• Proficiency with Directive 17: Measurement Requirements of Oil and Gas Operations and Directive 042: Measurement Accounting and Reporting Plan (MARP) Requirements for Thermal Bitumen Schemes.

• Proficiency with oil and gas measurement systems instrumentation & metering devices and facility schematics.

• Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication skills to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Information:

• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

• Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.

• If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process please email . Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

What we offer you:

• Opportunity to make a difference and be part of a performance driven team that is responsible for the efficient safe orderly and environmentally responsible development of Albertas energy resources.

• Flexible work options and hours aligned with organizational policies.

• Health spending account (HSA) available from your first day.

• Generous vacation entitlement and flex days

More information about working at the AERs including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

At the AER our values of Accountability Collaboration Transparency and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture a culture where every individual regardless of race colour religion gender national origin age disability or any other legally protected factors thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.

Our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion fuels innovation creating a brighter more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.

Application closing date: August 28 2026 at midnight