Cenovus Energy

Drilling Engineer/EIT

LocationCalgary, AB
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Worker Type: EmployeeJob Post End Date: 05/24/2025


About this opportunity:

The Drilling Department requires a Drilling Engineer with a technical background in Drilling Engineering and Operations. As a key member of Drilling Engineering group, you will be directly involved in all planning activities until the project is drill ready and then supporting, Drilling Operations when field activities are occurring. The primary project responsibility is Oil Sands Delineation in multiple assets.


What you’ll do:

Ensure all activities follow regulatory, safety and environmental compliance
Collaborate to design, execute, and improve drilling programs
Research and implement innovative methods to increase production and reduce costs through Engineering techniques and operational design
Monitor cost performance and cycle times to improve program efficiencies
Liaise with field personnel to maintain project efficiency, from initial planning to final look backs
Collaborate with Completions and Production Engineering to maximize value for the well cycle and with Supply Chain on procurement activity
Execute program activities such as define well objectives, risk reviews, cost estimates, Basis of Designs for casing and cement, technical service selection, Drilling Program
Support Drilling Operations during field activities to ensure well objectives are met while achieving continuous improvement for time and cost efficiency


Who you are :

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

Legally authorized to work in Canada
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
APEGA or APEGS professional designation, P.Eng or eligible to acquire designation
4+ years’ experience in Engineering
Background in current drilling operations and technology is an asset
Experience in Deep Basin, SAGD, thermal and or heavy oil drilling is a benefit

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent

combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT May 23rd, 2025.

Internal candidates that are currently in a lower grade will be assessed based on their sustained job performance, how they demonstrate the expected organizational competency behaviors and values and in discussions with their current leader prior to resolving next steps.

Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.


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Who we are:

We’re an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary with oil and natural gas production operations in Canada and the Asia Pacific region, and upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States. We’re committed to maximizing value by sustainably developing our assets in a safe, innovative and cost-efficient manner, integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into our business plans.

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At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and backgrounds to help us make better business decisions, address our challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. We’re committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where people feel respected, valued and engaged. We strive for a collaborative, physically and psychologically safe environment where you can be yourself, feel a sense of belonging and thrive. For more information, including details on our inclusion and diversity targets and networks, visit Cenovus.com.

The requirements of this posting may be modified to support business needs. Title and compensation administration will be based on the skills and capabilities of the successful incumbent.

Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.

If you are a CURRENT EMPLOYEE please apply by going to our Internal Career Site

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