Engineering Student - Civil - Structural - Projects

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. At Canadian Natural, “developing people” and “creating value” are part of our mission statement.

• Term length: 4 months
• Term start: September 2025
• Job location: Calgary, Alberta - Head Office. 
• Shift schedule: Calgary: 5 x 2 - 8 hours (Monday to Friday) 
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

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 3rd or 4th year bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering. Specialization in structural is considered an asset
• A strong academic record and particularly good grades in Solid Mechanics and Structural Analysis and Design related courses
• Previous engineering experience, Microsoft application, 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)
• 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

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.

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to see what we have to offer!