Student Engineer

Ovintiv Canada ULC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health coverage

Wellness programs

Generous time off (first/third Friday)

Family leave benefits

Annual bonus opportunities

Lifestyle spending allowance

Retirement savings with company match

Volunteer donation matching

Job summary

Ovintiv Canada ULC is seeking engineering students for a comprehensive student program in Calgary, offering CO-OP and traditional streams. You will work with a mentor on real projects, from mud motor optimization to gas processing equipment, gaining hands-on experience while delivering meaningful contributions.

Candidates must be enrolled full-time in an engineering program (3rd or 4th year) through December 2027, be eligible to work in Canada, and participate for at least 4 months.

Qualifications

• Petroleum, Chemical, geological, electrical, mechanical engineering disciplines encouraged but not required.
• Must be enrolled as a full-time engineering student through December 2027 at a Canadian university (3rd or 4th year preferred).
• Must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship and be available for at least 4 months.

Responsibilities

• Work on real projects under a mentor, with responsibilities contributing to the team.
• Roles may include Reservoir & Development, Drilling, Completions, Operations & Production, or Infrastructure.
• Demonstrate initiative and contribute to Ovintiv projects in Calgary or in the field.

Skills

Engineering student

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Engineering student (full-time) through Dec 2027

Job description

At Ovintiv, our products fuel the world through safe, affordable, and reliable energy. We are proud of our purpose, and attracting the right people is the key to its success. As an employer, we recognize your potential and professional aspirations, and are committed to your career development. We offer employees an inclusive work environment with highly competitive compensation and flexibility. Ovintiv’s workplace culture is built upon our foundational values of One, Agile, Driven and Innovative, and we are relentlessly committed to safe and sustainable operations. We value the opportunity to engage and collaborate in person, believing this is best cultivated through our in-office environment. We drive societal progress by valuing our workforce, strengthening the communities we call home and respecting the rights of all. Join our team as we make modern life possible.

Posting Close Date: 10/30/2026

THE OPPORTUNITY – Student Engineering

Ovintiv’s program is a comprehensive student program (CO-OP and tradition stream accepted) designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge and experiential training while giving students the opportunity to apply what they are learning in school in a real-world setting. You will work closely with an experienced mentor on a project with real responsibilities intended to provide you with learning opportunities while delivering meaningful contributions to your team. You will have opportunities to demonstrate your initiative and determination in ways that make a positive impact on Ovintiv and further develop your talents. Previous students have worked on the optimization of mud motors on drilling rigs, completion design efficiency, economic analysis of well spacing trials, analyzed automated well control, and optimized gas processing equipment. As an engineering student you will likely be placed in one of the below roles, in the Calgary office or in the field depending on business need and your experience.

• Reservoir & Development: providing technical and economic analysis to help establish a development strategy for our resource plays to include well planning, spacing, recovery, etc.
• Drilling: designing and implementing drilling and work-over programs to develop our producing properties at a maximum economic rate.
• Completions: overseeing the design and execution of completions for wells drilled including well planning, casing design, material and equipment selection, evaluation, stimulation design, quality assurance and post-job evaluation.
• Operations & Production: evaluating well performance and developing new techniques and approaches to enhance production rates and reduce operating costs.
• Infrastructure, Water & Facilities: designing and maintaining gathering and processing facilities including pipelines, compressor stations and gas processing and treating facilities to ensure that gas flows from the wellhead to the sale point.

If you are interested in working in the exciting energy industry and want to gain valuable real-world experience to help launch your career, then Ovintiv is the place for you!

Required Qualifications

Petroleum, Chemical, geological, electrical, mechanical engineering disciplines encouraged but not required. Strong academic standing preferred. Must be enrolled as a full-time engineering student at through December 2027 at an accredited Canadian university (3rdor 4thyear preferred) Current student opportunities are at least 4 months in length and will be based on candidate interest and businessneed. Must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship. This is a safety-sensitive position and will be subject to the relevant requirements of theOvintivAlcohol and Drug policy which includes pre-assignmenttesting. Valid Class5 driver’s license.

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents Ovintiv's reasonable estimate of the hiring compensation range for this role. Hiring Hourly Range: $28.13 - $38.94 CAD Compensation may vary and will be determined by year in school and placement location.

Valuing Your Contributions Ovintiv values the contribution of new talent and recruits ambitious, high-performing students who are committed to excellence. At Ovintiv, you will work on challenging and rewarding hands‑on projects that apply and expand your business and technical skills. You will have opportunities to demonstrate your initiative and determination in ways that make a positive impact on Ovintiv and further develop your talents.

Interviews Students selected for an interview will be contacted to arrange a suitable interview time. No telephone inquiries, please; only those students selected for an interview will be contacted.

We thank you for your interest in working at Ovintiv and wish you success in your job search.

At Ovintiv, we value diversity and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Please note that due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to any individual inquiry about the status of your application.

Ovintiv is one of North America’s largest energy producers. For more than a century, we’ve provided reliable, affordable oil and natural gas that fuels the world and drives prosperity at home. Our shared goal is to improve people’s lives. To us, this means using experience and innovation to improve our operations, prioritize the safety of our people, protect the well-being of communities where we operate and deliver returns for our investors — today and into the future.

• Flexible and competitive health, dental, life, and disability coverage
• Wellness programs that support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing
• Generous time off, including every first and third Friday off
• Industry-leading family leave benefits
• Annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities
• Lifestyle spending allowance for the things that matter most to you
• Competitive retirement savings program with company contributions
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching