Project Engineering Student

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 Project Engineering Student working in one of our Oil Sands Projects team, you will gain experience in the design, construction, modification, and optimization of oil and gas facilities.

You will gain exposure to a variety of equipment and process designs used in Canadian Natural’s operations.

Job location

Calgary, Alberta – Head Office Work schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours per day (Monday – Friday)

Term start & length

January 12 months or May 4 months Safety sensitive position: Yes Key Accountabilities:

• Apply engineering principles and utilize tools such as Excel, Power BI, and WinEst (Estimating Software) to support the development and review of AACE Class 5 through Class 3 cost estimates under the mentorship of experienced estimators
• Perform quantity take-offs, cost analysis, benchmarking, and evaluation of labor, material, and equipment costs using engineering drawings, specifications, and project data to develop practical estimating and project controls skills
• Develop estimating reports, databases, and analytical tools while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to gain exposure to project development, cost management best practices, and capital project execution
• Participate in team meetings to ensure alignment of goals and priorities as well as liaise with the multidisciplinary engineering team members What You Bring to The Role: Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Civil-Structural, Electrical or Energy disciplines preferred) Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license What We Offer: Competitive salary Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August 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) Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community 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 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.