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 an engineering student working with the Midstream team (Nipisi Terminal, Pelican and Echo Pipelines), you will gain experience in the design, construction, modification, operation and optimization of midstream oil pipelines and terminals. You will gain exposure to different midstream assets (Canadian Natural and 3rd Party) located within Western Canada.
- Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office
- Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday – Friday)
- Term length: 12 months
- Term start: May 2026
Key Accountabilities:
- Apply engineering principles to develop solutions for the midstream business unit
- Assist the Midstream Engineer and Control Room Supervisor with assorted technical and administrative tasks
- Gather data for engineering, procurement and construction of capital projects
- Take part in Project Management, from initial scoping to close-out, using Canadian Natural’s Management of Change Process (MOC), which includes design development, drawing updates, process hazard assessments, and commissioning and start-up support
- Assist the Control Room Operators with various tasks, such as general midstream pipeline operation and Leak detection surveillance systems
- Apply hands on project management and participate in operational reporting development
- Participate in team meetings to ensure alignment of goals and priorities as well as liaise with the area Operations, Integrity, Marketing, Business Development and Production team members
What You Bring to the Role:
- Currently enrolled in your 3rd year degree program in Engineering or within one year of graduation (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or Energy disciplines preferred)
- Previous oil and gas experience will be considered an asset
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic with a demonstrable ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
- Ability to track and follow through on tasks
- 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
- 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 learn more about 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.
Canadian Natural operates one of the largest Campus Recruitment programs in the country, hiring over 400 students every year. Students hired on with us are made to feel a part of the team, gaining high level experience, knowledge, and training that introduces and prepares them for full-time employment.
We are proud to share that Canadian Natural has been ranked as a Top Employer for 2023 & 2024 by Canada's Future Workforce and also one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025.
Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.
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