Kearl Project Engineering Student - September 2025

Location: Kearl, AB, CA

Company: Imperial

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.

Come be part of the Kearl Mining Team at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,000+ total employees. Our offices are located in Kearl, AB.

What role you will play in our team

This is a site-based role, rotating to Kearl Oil Sands on a 14/14 day rotation. Transportation to Kearl is provided by Imperial from either Calgary, AB or Edmonton, AB or Fort McMurray, AB, and accommodations are provided at Imperial camp facilities.

This role, part of the Sitewide Services team within Maintenance, provides exposure to both project management and technical design, and hands on field experience at an operating site.

What you will do

• Work in a cross-functional environment with stakeholders representing operations, maintenance, technical, and construction groups
• Engage with site stakeholders to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Align stakeholders on project objectives, opportunity evaluation, and concept selection
• Troubleshoot and consult on facility design and operating problems
• Prepare engineering studies and economic analyses and provide recommendations
• Support the development of project plans and cost & schedule estimates
• Oversight of detailed design, construction, and startup & commissioning for small projects

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Engineering degree program at an accredited Canadian university
• Preference for 3rd or 4th year Electrical, Chemical and Mechanical engineering disciplines
• Your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application
• A valid driver’s license required

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Commitment to safety on and off the job
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Data interrogation and presentation skills beneficial
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team-based environment
• Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates, particularly those from the Wood Buffalo Region
• If you are a candidate who wishes to self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations or Métis) for eligibility in our preferential Indigenous recruitment program, you must attach a proof of membership letter from your association/settlement/band office to your application.

Location:Kearl Site, AB

Work term: 8 months

Other Considerations

• We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.
• Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at Recruit.Services.CA@exxonmobil.com.

Eligibility to work in Canada:
All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit.

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.