Subsurface Engineering Student - Cold Lake - May 2026

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 in support of a net-zero future. 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 Department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Cold Lake, AB.

What role you will play in our team

Are you an engineering student pursuing work term employment, who is motivated to join Imperial as a Subsurface Engineer student? If you are passionate about problem solving, delivering results, working collaboratively in a team environment and building positive relationships, then we have a great opportunity for you! This role is located in Cold Lake and is embedded within our Upstream asset team. You will get to use your technical and creative skills and experiences to help manage our 5000+ wells which produce ~ 140,000 barrels per day oil.

What you will do

- Drive engineering programs for 5000+ thermal insitu wellbores, including well integrity, repairs/workovers, reliability and optimization

- Ensure adherence to evolving internal technical standards and practices, manage risk, and maintain regulatory compliance

- Lead engineering studies, technology trials and identify new well opportunities that increase production, reduce expenses and improve profitability

- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, operations and well services teams

- Engage with external vendors, service suppliers and regulators

About you

Skills and Qualifications

- Canadian accredited (or equivalent) Petroleum, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree is most suited for the role; other engineering disciplines may be considered

- Desire to live and work in a rural Alberta setting and operational environment

- Valid Class 5 driver's license and safe driving record

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

- Mechanical aptitude; adaptable; creative and innovative

- Upstream oil and gas engineering experience, with in-situ or heavy oil experience is an asset

- Prefer candidates with related subsurface, wells, drilling & completions, reservoir or production engineering skills

Start date: May, 2026

Work Term: 16 months. 12 can be considered, but not preferred

Location: Cold Lake, AB

Other Considerations

- We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

- For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.

- 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.

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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.

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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 permit.

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Job ID: 81607