Mechanical Engineering Student - Projects

Canadian Natural; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly-In/Fly-Out option from Calgary or/

Volunteer opportunities

Relocation assistance (policy)

Christmas week PTO

Summer Fridays

Job summary

Canadian Natural is offering a Mechanical Engineering Student position in Calgary/Fort McMurray within the Oil Sands Projects team. The role provides hands-on engineering experience, exposure to piping systems, and collaboration with senior engineers on real-world projects.

You will contribute to basic design, field verification, and documentation while developing a strong understanding of the oil and gas industry during 8- or 12-month terms.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of basic design principles.
• Physically capable of climbing ladders and temporary scaffolding stairs during field verification of constructed engineering designs.
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license or equivalent out-of-province license with a reasonably clean driver’s abstract.

Responsibilities

• Work with mechanical discipline to learn the basic principles of engineering and design.
• Design, specification, and field verification of pressure piping systems.
• Support professional engineers in developing the technical scope of work for procurement of mechanical equipment.
• Utilize hands-on mechanical aptitude and experience to solve daily problems and to increase and maintain the quality of design development.
• Gain insight into how the oil and gas industry operates.
• Gain an introduction to the management of change process during project execution.
• Support and follow documentation quality control processes through discipline reviews and SQUAD checks.
• Assist with and support work planning and project goals.
• Assist in reviewing and checking designs by engineering contractors.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Design principles

Engineering knowledge

Field verification

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Student - Projects

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Job Description

The Opportunity:

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!

As a Mechanical Engineering Student within our Oil Sands Projects team, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of engineering principles and gain valuable hands‑on experience by solving engineering and design problems for our world‑class mining operations. You will be working in our Oil Sands Projects group in one of the following areas: Bitumen Production, Primary Upgrading, Secondary Upgrading, Support Units, Utilities and Off‑Sites, Froth Treatment or Tailings.

• Job location:Calgary, Alberta - Head Office orFort McMurray, Alberta at our Albian or Horizon Oil Sands site *
• Calgary-based: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours per day (Monday - Friday)
• Oil Sands-based: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours per day (Monday - Thursday)
• Term start & length:January 8 months or May 12 months
• Safety sensitive position:Yes

* Please note, depending on business needs, the work location may change. This would require the successful candidate to work at one of our Oil Sands sites north of Fort McMurray, AB.

Key Accountabilities:

• Work with mechanical discipline to learn the basic principles of engineering and design
• Design, specification, and field verification of pressure piping systems
• Support professional engineers in developing the technical scope of work for procurement of mechanical equipment
• Utilize hands‑on mechanical aptitude and experience to solve daily problems and to increase and maintain the quality of design development
• Gain insight into how the oil and gas industry operates
• Gain an introduction to the management of change process during project execution
• Support and follow documentation quality control processes through discipline reviews and SQUAD checks
• Assist with and support work planning and project goals
• Assist in reviewing and checking designs by engineering contractors

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering
• Physically capable of climbing ladders and temporary scaffolding stairs during field verification of constructed engineering designs
• Strong knowledge of basic design principles
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver's abstract

What We Offer:

• Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August (Calgary)
• 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.

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.

• Locations Calgary Head Office AB Albian Operations Horizon Operations