Electrical Engineering Student - Bitumen Production Reliability

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Camp facilities

Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary orEdmonton

Volunteer opportunities

Relocation assistance under Students’/

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) invites students to join Horizon Oil Sands or Albian Oil Sands in Fort McMurray, Alberta, for an 8- or 12-month internship starting January or May 2027. The role supports Upgrading, Utilities and Bitumen Production Engineering teams on operations, maintenance and construction tasks.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with asset experiences in engineering or fieldwork and a valid Class 5 Alberta

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering or within one year of graduation.
• Previous engineering experience is an asset.
• Previous field experience is an asset.
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Upgrading and Utilities or Bitumen Production Engineering Team in operations, maintenance or construction support.
• Collaborate with project and operations teams to align with needs and requirements.
• Review assets and data to improve maintenance frequency and uptime.
• Assist engineers in producing maintenance work packages.
• Gather field measurements and data for engineers.
• Assist in checking designs by engineering contractors.
• Assist in evaluating equipment purchase specifications.
• Coordinate with various disciplines within Operations or Major Projects.
• Interface with project and operations teams to ensure alignment with needs.
• Assist with creating and maintaining project deliverables such as Lessons Learned Logs and RFI forms.
• Develop engineering drawings and construction work packages.
• Develop Electric Heat Tracing designs and drawings.

Skills

Electrical engineering concepts

Field experience asset

Driver license

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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!

The Opportunity

Our Horizon Oil Sands site is a world-class asset offering countless opportunities to advance your career. Comprised of surface oil sands mining, bitumen processing and upgrading facilities, this vast project offers challenging opportunities in an environment where teamwork, innovation, and your expertise are valued. Apply your abilities using industry-leading technologies and contribute to the success of our Oil Sands operations.

• Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta – Horizon Oil Sands or Albian Oil Sands
• Shift schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10-hour shifts (Monday - Thursday)
• Term length: 8 or 12 months
• Term start: January or May 2027
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities

• Assist the Upgrading and Utilities or Bitumen Production Engineering Team in activities relating to operations, maintenance or construction support
• Collaborate with project and operations teams to ensure proper alignment with operations needs and requirements
• Review assets and data to see where we can improve the frequency of maintenance and be able to improve our uptime on equipment
• Assist engineers in producing maintenance work packages
• Gather field measurements and data to assist engineers
• Assist in checking designs executed by engineering contractors
• Assist in evaluation of equipment purchase specifications
• Coordinate with various disciplines and departments within Operations or Major Projects to resolve engineering issues
• Interface with project and operations teams to ensure proper alignment with operations needs and requirements
• Assist with creating and maintaining project deliverables such as Lessons Learned Logs, Request for Information forms, Technical Deviation Requests
• Develop engineering drawings and construction work packages
• Develop Electric Heat Tracing designs and drawings

What You Bring To The Role

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering or within one year of graduation
• Previous engineering experience is considered an asset
• Previous field experience an asset
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstract and comfortable driving work trucks in a safe manner

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 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

About Us

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 and 2025 by Canada's Future Workforce and also one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

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.

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.