Civil, Geotechnical, & Geomatics Engineering Student - September 2025

Suncor; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the energy sector is seeking enthusiastic engineering students for internship roles starting in September 2025. This opportunity allows you to gain invaluable experience while working alongside top professionals in the field. You'll engage in both office and fieldwork, contributing to significant projects like tailings dam design and quality assurance. The company fosters a supportive environment, with mentorship that can lead to permanent positions post-graduation. Join a diverse team and take the first step in shaping your career in a dynamic and innovative workplace.

Benefits

Relocation support

Cash allowance for living costs in Fort McMurray

Mentorship opportunities

Networking events with students

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited engineering program.
• Must return to full-time studies after the work term.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and quality assurance of geotechnical structures.
• Collaborate with engineers on tailings dams and waste dumps.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Geomatics Engineering

Project Management

Education

Undergraduate in Geotechnical Engineering

Undergraduate in Civil Engineering

Undergraduate in Geomatics Engineering

Job description

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Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.

At Suncor, our student positions offer an exceptional opportunity to gain significant and meaningful work experience. Work alongside some of the most talented people in the energy industry, benefitting from their mentorship and support. With a broad offering of field and corporate experience, Suncor will empower you to shape the trajectory of your career. Better yet, many of our students go on to become permanent Suncor employees after they graduate!

Suncor has a vast student network where you’ll have the chance to meet fellow students from across Canada as part of our Fort McMurray Young Professionals Group (FMYP)!

By applying to this posting, Civil, Structural, Geotechnical and Geomatics candidates will be considered for various opportunities within Suncor. Our team will match you to opportunities that are most relevant to your studies. Our hiring leaders will provide detailed position information during the interview process for you to better understand the role.

The Geotechnical Engineering team is responsible for the design and quality assurance of pit walls, stockpiles, out of pit and in pit waste dumps, and fluid-retaining structures. In this role, you will be an integral part of our team working with engineers to design and construct tailings dams, waste dumps and pit walls. The positions offered in geotechnical engineering are a blend of office and field work.

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Geotechnical, Geological, Geomatics or Civil or Structural Engineering program at an accredited post-secondary institution
• You must be returning to full-time studies after the work term
• Attach your most recent transcripts with your application
• For some roles, you may need to possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
  
  

Location and other Key Details:

• This is a/an 4, 8, 12, or 16-month term commitment beginning in September 2025. You will be asked to indicate your availability in your application
• Potential locations for these student roles include Calgary, St. John's, and Fort McMurray (Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo). You will be asked to indicate your location preferences in your application
• Relocation support will be provided if required
• Students who live and work in Fort McMurray are eligible for a cash allowance to address the cost of living and the remote nature of the region. To learn more about living and working in Fort McMurray, click here
• Learn more about our student and new graduate opportunities here
  
  

Why Suncor?

Suncor's operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company's Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada's Electric Highway, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).

With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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