Field Engineering, Summer Student

Trans Mountain Corporation; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Summer Student for Field Engineering, offering a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management and engineering design. This role promises valuable exposure to field operations and the chance to work alongside seasoned professionals in a collaborative environment. You will engage in meaningful work that contributes to the development and maintenance of Canada's vital pipeline infrastructure. If you are eager to learn and grow in the energy sector, this position is an excellent stepping stone for your career.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Meaningful Work

Engagement with Experienced Professionals

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
• Must be a team player with strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of Engineered Job Plans.
• Assist in project management and field engineering tasks.

Skills

Proactive Task Management

Technical Understanding of Pipelines

Attention to Detail

Excellent Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Player

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Post-secondary Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.

As a Field Engineering, Summer Student with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a progressive group of Engineering experts. The successful candidate will be exposed to project management lifecycles, field operations and engineering design and standards over the course of their term. You will spend a large portion of your term working alongside our Field Engineering Team to gain valuable office & field experience.

This position is based in our Burnaby and Westridge Terminals and will report to the Manager, Engineering.

Duration: May 5, 2025, to August 29, 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development of Engineered Job Plans for brownfield construction projects.
• Support the implementation of Engineered Job Plans for field-based activities at various operational facilities.
• Support the management and development of capital and operational projects, which could include project concept development, procurement and forecasting.
• Support field engineering in the red-lining and review of various process diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Exposure to purchasing activities, contractor management, field execution and project close-out activities.

Qualifications and Professional Experience:

• Currently working towards a post-secondary degree, in your 3rd or 4th year of Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering.
• Ability to take on tasks proactively.
• Technical understanding of pipelines would be an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite of software (ex., Outlook/Word/Excel/SharePoint/Teams).
• Familiarity with Process Flow Diagrams and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams.
• Experience working in operational facilities would be an asset.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Self-motivated, capable of performing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail is critical with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle strict deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Other requirements and Information:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution and returning to full-time studies in the Fall term.
• Travel to work sites is required (20-40%).
• Valid class 5 driver’s license or equivalent is required and access to a vehicle.

The expected pay range for this position is $26.69 to $33.62 CAD per hour.

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities of determination, resourcefulness and resilience. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

We offer:

• Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement;
• An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business;
• Competitive compensation;
• A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships;
• Meaningful work that makes a difference;
• An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry.

We value:

• The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company;
• Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;
• The commitment and resilience of our people;
• Collaboration and achieving success together.

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility. We strive to create an environment that is free of barriers to promote full participation in the workplace. Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.