Upstream Facilities Engineering - Students Seeking Opportunities - Jan/May 2027

Imperial Oil; Calgary; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Safety culture

Benefits program

Vacation & holidays

Mentoring programs

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Imperial Oil in Calgary invites applications for a student/co‑op internship in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering. You will work in Facilities Engineering, receive coaching from Professional Engineers, and contribute to projects adding real value to operations.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, will start in January or May 2027, and plan to return to full-time studies after the term. A transcript is required with the application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• University student available for work terms beginning January or May 2027.
• Returning to full-time studies after the work term.
• Demonstrated leadership and strong academic skills.
• Proficiency in English written and spoken.
• Transcript(s) must be submitted with the application.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering design changes for facilities modifications.
• Collaborate with operations and technical personnel to optimize plant production.
• Support reviews of technical requests and equipment changes.
• Monitor area KPIs and recommend optimization opportunities.
• Apply industry codes and best practices to engineered designs.

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

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. 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.

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

Come be part of the Upstream and Global Operations Departments at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada. Our offices are located across Canada.

What You Will Do

You’ll work within our Facilities Engineering team alongside experienced professionals, receiving direct coaching and mentorship from Professional Engineers, and contributing to projects that drive real results and add value to the business. Through hands‑on experiences, you’ll strengthen your professional capabilities while gaining a deeper understanding of industry operations. You’ll also gain exposure to the day‑to‑day work of full‑time engineers, scientists, and experienced professionals giving you a sense of what a career at Imperial looks like.

Examples of assignments may include:

• Management of Change projects involving engineering design for facilities modifications and enhancements (piping, pipelines, instrumentation, controls, rotating equipment etc.)
• Work within a multidisciplinary group of operations and technical personnel to optimize plant production and resolve process issues
• Direct support to Operations and Maintenance in reviewing technical requests for information including changes, repairs & alterations of equipment, assessment of pressure relief path analysis when removing relief devices from service, replacement in kind of equipment and troubleshooting equipment issues
• Perform regular process surveillance of area driven KPIs and troubleshooting, provide recommendations to Operations for optimization opportunities
• Implement industry code and design practices into engineered design / packages

About You

We’re hiring students for January or May 2027 student/co‑op opportunities.

Skills And Qualifications

• Studying to achieve a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• University student available for a work term beginning in January or May 2027
• Currently enrolled in a university program and returning to full‑time studies after the work term
• Demonstrated leadership and strong academic skills
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, results‑oriented individuals who are energized by working with people and by achieving superior results
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required for the role
• Commitment to safety on and off the job
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Previous job experience will be seen as an asset, especially in related industries
• Open to occasional trips to the Kearl mine site if required, including overnight stays in camp

Work Location:

Calgary, AB

Work Term:

8, 12, or 16 months

Start Date:

January or May 2027

Your Benefits

• A company committed to career growth - we recruit those who are interested in a career with Imperial and prefer to develop and promote people from within. Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career.
• Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement - these standards are the reason Imperial is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve.
• Exceptional benefits program - includes competitive salary plus savings, pension, and health care plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs. Educational and physical fitness financial assistance programs round out our benefits package.
• Competitive vacation package - provides you with three weeks of vacation (the first year is pro‑rated based on your hiring date), one scheduled Friday off per month and 12 holidays.
• Flexibility looks different for everyone, which is why we have many programs to help employees balance their work and personal life. Programs include: Flex Your Day, childcare partnerships and part‑time and job- sharing arrangements.
• Successful networking and mentoring programs - enables you to spend time with managers from across the organization to learn about other departments and opportunities. These programs also allow you to connect with peers at a similar experience level.
• Opporunity to participate in Employee Led Resource Groups: Women's Interest Network (WIN), Indigenous Network (IN), Black Employee Success Team (BEST), Asian Connection for Excellence (ACE), Global Organization for the Advancement of Latinos (GOAL), PRIDE, and the Veterans Advocacy and Support Team (VAST)

Other Considerations

• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre‑employment background screening will be required
• We thank all those who apply however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted
• In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted.

Application Deadline:

September 30, 2026

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. Please see here for more information on Imperial's Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

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 [e-mail].

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