Civil/Structural Engineering Student - Projects

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you a student looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? Join Canadian Natural, where we strive to provide opportunities based on your abilities, helping you to contribute in a meaningful way and apply your academic experience to challenging and rewarding projects! As a Civil/Structural Engineering Student within our Oil Sands Projects team, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of engineering principles and gain valuable hands-on experience by solving engineering and design problems for our world-class mining operations.

You will be working in our Oil Sands Projects group in one of the following areas: Bitumen Production, Primary Upgrading, Secondary Upgrading, Support Units, Utilities and Off-Sites, Froth Treatment or Tailings.

Job location

Calgary, Alberta

• Head Office or Fort McMurray, Alberta at our Albian or Horizon Oil Sands site

Shift schedule

• Calgary-based: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours per day (Monday
• Friday) Oil Sands-based: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours per day (Monday
• Thursday) Term start & length: January (8 months) or May (4 or 12 months)

Safety sensitive position

Yes

• Please note, depending on business needs, the work location may change. This would require the successful candidate to work at one of our Oil Sands sites north of Fort McMurray, AB.

Key Accountabilities

• Work with professional Structural or Civil Engineers and apply engineering principles in the design and construction of oil sands facilities
• Utilize hands-on Civil or Structural aptitude and experience to solve daily problems to increase and maintain the quality of design development Gain insight into how the oil and gas industry operates
• Complete design calculations and drawings
• Create and analyze structural finite element models
• Support and follow documentation quality control processes through discipline reviews and SQUAD checks
• Assist with and support work planning and project goals
• Assist in reviewing and checking designs by engineering contractors What You Bring to The Role: Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering Previous engineering experience, Microsoft applications, CAD, structural analysis tools (e.g.

S-Frame), and proficiency with technical communication are all assets, but not a must Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver’s abstract What

We Offer

Competitive salary Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August (Calgary) Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community Students may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Student Relocation Policy (students will be responsible for finding their own accommodations during the work term) Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to see what we have to offer!

If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter (optional) and unofficial transcripts as part of your online application. All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

This posting will close once a successful candidate has been selected.