Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering Student

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary orEdmonton

Relocation assistance for students

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) invites engineering students to join the Albian Oil Sands site in Fort McMurray for a 12-month term. The role supports instrumentation teams with operations, maintenance and construction tasks in a safety-sensitive environment.

You will collaborate across project and operations teams, gather field measurements, review data, and help develop work packages while gaining real-world experience on world-class assets and processes at Albian Oil Sands.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Previous engineering or field experience is an asset.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's license or equivalent out-of-province license.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Instrumentation Engineering Team in operations, maintenance or construction support.
• Collaborate with project and operations teams to align with operational needs and requirements.
• Review assets and data to improve maintenance frequency and uptime of equipment.
• Assist engineers in preparing engineering and construction work packages.
• Gather field measurements and data to support engineers.
• Troubleshoot field instrumentation and automated valve performance issues.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or within 1 year of graduation)

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 Albian Oil Sands site is a world-class asset offering countless opportunities to advance your career. Comprised of surface oil sands mining and bitumen processing 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 - Albian Oil Sands Site
• Shift schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours per day (Monday - Thursday)
• Term length: 12 months
• Term start: January 2027
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities

• Assist the Instrumentation 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 Engineering and construction work packages
• Gather field measurements & data to assist engineers
• Work along with E&I maintenance team to troubleshoot field instrumentation and automated valves performance issues.
• Assist construction and maintenance teams with field installation and commissioning related queries, in consultation with 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

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 is an asset
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license or equivalent out-of-province license, a reasonably clean driver's abstract, and the ability to safely operate work trucks

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

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.

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.