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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!

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta 
• Work schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off (Monday to Friday)
• Term length & start: January 12 months or May 4 months
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Support piping stress and flexibility analysis using CAESAR II and other engineering software to assess system performance and compliance with applicable codes
• Assist in the development of engineering work packages, including field walkdowns, scope definition, P&ID markups, piping layouts, isometrics, material take-offs, and construction documentation
• Participate in asset integrity assessments, feasibility studies, as-built documentation updates, and detailed engineering activities for facility modifications and sustaining capital projects
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of technical specifications and data sheets for specialty piping components and equipment
• Support piping engineering activities related to pipe supports, stress analysis, equipment interfaces, testing requirements, and code compliance
• Provide technical assistance during engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup phases, helping to resolve technical issues and support project execution
• Review vendor documentation and assist in responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries, and other project-related correspondence
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and risk assessments while gaining exposure to industry best practices and engineering standards
• Assist with field inspections and provide technical support for piping systems by participating in leak investigations, troubleshooting activities, and evaluations of piping integrity and operational issues
• Support compliance with company engineering standards and industry codes, including ASME, API, ANSI, and ABSA requirements

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in a 1st, 2nd or 3rd year bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering 
• Strong interest in piping engineering, stress analysis, asset integrity, and industrial facility design
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues and apply engineering principles
• Previous co-op, internship, engineering, industrial, or field experience is considered an asset
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and willingness to work in both office and field environments
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstract and be comfortable driving work trucks in a safe manner

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• May be eligible for relocation to Calgary, Edmonton or Fort McMurray pursuant to Canadian Natural's Relocation Policy
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee

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

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.

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. 

We are proud to share that Canadian Natural has been ranked as a Top Employer for 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Canada's Future Workforce and also one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

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.

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