Electrical Engineering Student - Conventional or Thermal

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!

As an Engineering Student working on either our Facilities Electrical or Instrumentation and Controls team, you will gain experience in the design, construction, modification, operation and optimization of oil and gas facilities. You will gain exposure to different types of facilities and electrical, instrumentation and controls designs used in Canadian Natural’s Western Canada business.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta – Head Office


• Work schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours per day (Monday – Friday)


• Term lengths: 8 months


• Term start: January and May 2027


• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Apply electrical, instrumentation and/or controls engineering principles to develop solutions for the conventional or thermal oil and gas business units


• Work with various teams on reliability focused improvements and initiatives through the application of Lean Six Sigma principles

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or Technologist Program in Engineering or within one year of graduation (Electrical, Instrumentation or Controls disciplines preferred)


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

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary


• Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August


• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community


• 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)


• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to learn more about 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.