Thermal Technology Development Engineering Student

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!

Step into the world of thermal oil recovery with Canadian Natural’s Thermal Technology Development Team in Calgary. As a student intern, you will work side-by-side with industry leaders developing innovative technologies that shape the future of energy production. You will also develop technical, analytical, and presentation skills that prepare you for a successful engineering career.

Join a welcoming, fun, and supportive team culture that values learning, collaboration, and student engagement through initiatives like the Intern Social Committee.

- Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office

- Shift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off - 8 hours/day (Monday - Friday)

- Term length: 4 Months

- Term starts: May and September 2026

- Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

- Gain hands-on engineering experience on projects that improve Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) and Cyclic Steam Stimulation (CSS) operations, including water treatment, steam generation, and deoiling

- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to gain broad engineering experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

- Collect, analyze, and interpret trial data to help evaluate emerging technologies for steam and water treatment processes

- Support the development of advanced analytical tools and prepare technical reports and summaries

- Present findings and contribute to recommendations for piloting new thermal technologies

What You Bring to The Role:

- Currently enrolled in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an engineering degree program (Chemical, Mechanical, Energy, and Petroleum/Oil & Gas disciplines preferred)

- Strong interest in data analysis and a willingness to learn technical tools and methodologies

- Good communication skills, with a readiness to present and share technical information

- Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license

- Motivated, takes initiative, collaborative, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary

- 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)

- Safety boot allowance

- Safety training certifications and PPE covered

- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community

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.