Exploitation Engineering Student (Conventional/Thermal)

Avenue.io Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Safety boot allowance

Safety training and PPE

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Canadian Natural is seeking an Exploitation Engineering Student to support reservoir and production teams in Calgary. You will analyze data, participate in reviews, and contribute to development planning and optimization projects.

The role offers hands-on experience across petroleum engineering disciplines, with multi-team collaboration and a structured term of 4, 8, or 12 months.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with Excel and at least one data tool is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in active and inactive well reviews to evaluate reservoir and production performance.
• Analyze production, drilling, completion, geological, and reservoir data for asset evaluations.
• Support production forecasting, reservoir characterization and field development planning.
• Assist with technical studies to identify opportunities to optimize recovery and asset value.
• Develop and maintain engineering reports and tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Energy or related

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Spotfire

SQL

Python

Job description

The Opportunity:

Ready to gain hands-on engineering experience and make an impact from day one? Join Canadian Natural as an Exploitation Engineering Student and work alongside experienced professionals supporting our Conventional and Thermal assets.

As an Exploitation Engineering Student, you will work closely with Exploitation Engineers and collaborate with Reservoir, Production, Operations, Geoscience, and other technical teams to support the evaluation and development of our upstream oil and gas assets.

Exploitation Engineering focuses on maximizing asset value and hydrocarbon recovery through reservoir analysis, production performance evaluation, development planning, and optimization initiatives. In this role, you will apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while supporting technical studies, evaluating development opportunities, and contributing to field development and asset optimization strategies.

If you are a motivated problem solver who enjoys data analysis, technical evaluations, and identifying opportunities to improve asset performance, this role is for you.

• Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office
• Work schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off – 8 hours/day (Monday to Friday)
• Term lengths: 4, 8, or 12 months
• Term starts: January, May or September 2027
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Participate in active and inactive well reviews to evaluate reservoir and production performance
• Analyze production, drilling, completion, geological, and reservoir data to support asset evaluations and development opportunities
• Support production forecasting, reservoir characterization and field development planning activities
• Assist with technical studies and evaluations to identify opportunities to optimize recovery and maximize asset value
• Perform data gathering & analysis and support engineering recommendations for development and optimization projects
• Participate in economic evaluations and development planning activities
• Develop and maintain engineering reports and tools
• Collaborate with Reservoir, Production, Geoscience, Operations, and other technical teams to support asset development strategies

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in abachelor’s degree program in Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, Energy or related engineering disciplines preferred, all other engineering disciplines will be considered
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI, Spotfire, SQL, or Python is considered an asset
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license or equivalent provincial driver's license
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening test is required

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• 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)
• Safety boot allowance
• Safety training certifications and PPE covered
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to see what we have to offer!

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.