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 Civil/Structural Engineering Student for the Oil Sands Major Projects group, your focus will be to support the Engineering team with designing and constructing projects for either the Horizon or Albian Oil Sands sites. Take advantage of the opportunity to be a part of one of the world's largest Oil Sands operations, work closely with seasoned engineers, and become familiar with the world of design and construction.

Job location:

Calgary, Alberta - Head Office

Shift schedule:

5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday - Friday) in Calgary or 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours/day (Monday - Thursday) in Oil Sands

Term length:

8 months

Term start:

May 2025

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 professional Structural/Civil Engineers and apply engineering principles in the design and construction of oil sands facilities Complete design calculations and drawings Create and analyze structural finite element models Create bill of materials to support cost estimates Write technical reports Inspect construction work on site

What You Bring to The Role:

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering or within one year of graduation (specialization in Structural Engineering is considered an asset) Previous engineering experience, Microsoft applications, CAD, structural analysis tools (e.g. S-Frame), and proficiency in technical communication are all assets, but not required Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstract

What We Offer:

Competitive salary Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August (Calgary) Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available (Oil Sands) Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta (Oil Sands) 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. Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community) Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee
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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

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If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts as part of your online application.

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.