Conventional Production Engineer

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Wellness account

Volunteer opportunities

Employee assistance program

Learning platforms

Paid vacation

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) is looking for a Production Engineer in Calgary, Alberta. You will work with the asset team to maximize profitability by optimizing production, operating costs and capital efficiency, with regular field travel required.

The role requires 4+ years of industry experience, an Engineering degree, and P.Eng. registration or eligibility. Extensive knowledge of completions, workovers, facilities and pipelines is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industry experience with an Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• P.Eng. registration with APEGA or eligible for registration.
• Strong knowledge of completions, workovers, production facilities and pipelines.
• Familiarity with surface and downhole production operations, artificial lift methods, and property evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Set, monitor and meet production targets with asset teams while optimizing production within operating budgets.
• Advance development and exploration projects by providing preliminary scoping and design for facilities and pipeline upgrades.
• Research, evaluate and recommend completion/workover candidates to maximize oil and gas production.
• Provide cost estimates for AFEs and approve related invoicing.
• Liaise with Production Accounting, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Joint Ventures and Commercial Operations as required.
• Encourage safety awareness to prevent accidents within operations.

Skills

Completions & workovers knowledge

Production facilities & pipelines

Operations experience

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

APEGA P.Eng. registration or eligibility

Job description

The Opportunity:

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

Job Description

The Opportunity:

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

Make your mark while you grow your career! Are you a highly motivated self-starter with a demonstrated track record of executing high quality work? If so, Canadian Natural has an amazing team waiting for you. As a Production Engineer, you will work with members of your team to maximize the profitability of an area by optimizing production, operating cost and capital efficiency.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta *
• Work schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: September 27, 2026
• Please note, this position requires regular travel to the field.

Key Accountabilities

• Work with asset team members (Exploitation, Exploration, Land and Field Operations) to set, monitor and meet production targets while optimizing production and maximizing value within operating budgets
• Advance Canadian Natural’s development and exploration projects by providing preliminary scoping and design for proposed facilities, pipeline construction and upgrades and by working with Field Operations and Facilities teams to finalize these designs
• Research, evaluate and recommend completion/work over candidates to maximize the company’s oil and natural gas production
• Provide cost estimates for and approve AFEs and mail ballots for wells and facilities, and check and approve related invoicing
• Liaise with Production Accounting, Financial Accounting, Marketing, Joint Ventures and Commercial Operations as required
• Encourage safety awareness to prevent accidents within operations

What You Bring To The Role

• 4+ years of industry experience with Engineering Degree or equivalent
• Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA as a P. Eng.
• Strong knowledge of completions, workovers and production facilities and pipelines
• Familiarity with and understanding of: surface and down hole production operations (oil and natural gas), artificial lift methods, property evaluations

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

About Us

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

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.

Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Check out some of our Employee Testimonials!

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.