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Description Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is seeking a Front End Project Development Lead to join our Canada Projects business delivering some of the world''s boldest and most critical projects. This opportunity is Onsite. The Role Wood is currently seeking a Front End Project Development Lead who will lead a team of Wood specialists in defining and executing front-end development and sustaining capital projects at our Client''s refinery in the Edmonton region. This role requires a strong foundation in process engineering and mechanical engineering, with proven experience in client-facing project delivery. The successful candidate is expected to operate with autonomy and technical rigor. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood''s Projects business delivers some of the world''s boldest and most critical projects, embracing many diverse and evolving sectors, from Oil, Gas & New Energies and Process & Chemicals, to Minerals, Metals & Life Sciences. We provide a full suite of services including project management, engineering, EPC, EPCM and project delivery, working in close collaboration with our colleagues in Consulting and Operations to ensure we are responsive to the needs of our clients through an integrated lifecycle proposition. What we can offer: Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across our Canada Projects business sector. Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice. Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Salary range for this position is Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle. Commitment to continued professional developmentthrough development plans tailored to individual needs and interests. Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession. In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments. Please note this role will work our standard office hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities Typical Responsibilities: Develop and manage front-end scopes for sustaining capital projects, including FEL1/FEL2 phases. Lead feasibility studies, risk assessments, and concept selection for refinery upgrades (e.g., metallurgy, temperature control, corrosion mitigation). Act as the primary Wood Canada interface with the Clients production, business, and technical teams to ensure scope alignment and stakeholder engagement. Prepare project deliverables such as project premise documents, feasibility reports, basis for design, and execution plans. Support MOC (Management of Change) scopes independently under Client''s program. Ensure compliance with Clients'' Opportunity Realization Work Process and technical assurance protocols. Participate in construction walk-downs and field inspections to validate design intent and execution quality. Become fully familiar with Wood''s local design & delivery capabilities, and Wood''s global network of technical specialists; in order to offer our Clients unsurpassed expertise in solving technical challenges. Qualifications What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don''t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world''s most critical challenges. Expected: Bachelor''s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering Professional Engineer (P.Eng) registered with APEGA. Minimum 15 years of experience in oil & gas, refining, or petrochemical projects. Strong background in FEED, field engineering, and project management. Demonstrated ability to define project scopes, offer technical solutions, and develop execution plans, based on limited inputs and data from the Client. Proficiency in MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, and ERP systems. Excellent communication and client management skills. This position is based in Edmonton and is not eligible for relocation assistance or living allowance. Candidates must be located in the Edmonton area or be willing to relocate at own expense Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required Desirable: Familiarity with Shell, Suncor, and/or Imperial Oil project systems and standards is an asset.