Summer Student, Mechanical Engineering

Role: Summer Student, Mechanical Engineering

Team: Engineering

Employee Type: Temporary (4 to 8 months)

Travel: Occasional Travel

Safety Sensitive: No

Who is NorthRiver Midstream?

NorthRiver Midstream (NorthRiver) is one of North America's leading gas gathering and processing businesses on an exciting path of expansion and innovation that's not slowing down. We do energy differently.

- We are a lean, agile, customer driven company with an asset base primarily located in the rich Montney reserves of Northeast British Columbia.

- We have a proud and well-earned reputation for safe, reliable operations.

- We've made real commitments to measurable emission reductions and sustainability, and our results back this up.

- We have a verifiable track record of meaningful indigenous partnership founded on mutual respect.

- Our culture is one of partnership, collaboration, ownership and an unwavering commitment to finding solutions together.

Why work for us?

- We're a team that cares about each other. We've got each other's back.

- We believe that the best ideas win, no matter where they come from.

- We're the perfect size - lean and agile.

- We're big enough that there are great opportunities for career growth and personal development.

To learn more visit www.nrm.ca

Who we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a Mechanical Engineering Summer Student to join our all-star team. We’re looking for:

- A people person: We need someone who’s a natural when it comes to building relationships—whether it's with customers, teammates, or anyone else you work with. You know how to connect, listen, and make people feel heard, especially when things get tough.

- Flexible mindset: You’re curious and flexible - the Swiss Army knife of capabilities. You thrive in situations where there isn’t always a playbook and love coming up with creative ways to tackle challenges.

- An effective communicator: You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to convey information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences. You are an attentive listener, ensuring you fully understand others before responding and making space for different perspectives.

- Someone who is results-oriented: You demonstrate a strong work ethic and approach every task with a positive, results-driven attitude. Your dedication and persistence inspire those around you, and your commitment to achieving goals ensures that objectives are met efficiently and effectively.

What you’ll do:

Here is a sample of what your workdays may look like:

- Working onsite at a gas processing facility; interacting daily with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.

- Analyzing facility diagrams to ensure accuracy and compliance with safety standards.

- Walking down engineering requests to develop project scope.

- Searching the drawing database for applicable documentation.

- Developing draft engineering work packages to support the engineering team.

- Reviewing completed engineering QC documentation.

What we offer:

- A culture of continuous learning and mentorship from the best in the business (and fun!).

What you bring:

Required

- Enrolled in a mechanical engineering co-op program, preferably in the 2nd year or higher.

- Proficient in using desktop tools, including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred

- Familiarity with schematic drawings (P&ID, PFD) is an asset.

If this sounds like your next career adventure, we'd love to hear from you!

Salary Range:

$54,080 - $66,560. Final compensation for this position will be determined based on the student's field and year of study.

Comments:

This position has the potential to go from 4 months to 8 months (May 2026 - December 2026) to support McMahon's turnaround execution.

The above profile is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job.

It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountability, qualifications, or other aspects of the job.

At NorthRiver Midstream we embrace a culture of diversity and inclusion with equal access to opportunities based on individual merit by creating an environment which encourages all employees to contribute their unique capabilities and perspectives.

We accept applications online via our Careers page; http://careers.nrm.ca.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,080.00-$66,560.00 per year

Work Location: In person