Posted 3 months ago
Civil/Structural Engineering Student - Projects
@ CNRL Professional
Calgary, AB · Fort McMurray, AB
Overview
Canadian Natural is hiring a Civil/Structural Engineering Student for a co-op work term within its Oil Sands Projects team. The student will apply engineering principles to design and construction of oil sands facilities, working alongside professional engineers. The role is based in Calgary (5 days on, 2 off, 8-hour days) or at an Oil Sands site near Fort McMurray (4 days on, 3 off, 10-hour days), with a competitive salary and fly-in/fly-out support.
Responsibilities:
- Complete design calculations and drawings
- Create and analyze structural finite element models
- Support quality control through discipline reviews and SQUAD checks
- Assist with work planning and project goals
- Assist in reviewing engineering contractor designs
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering
- Valid Class 5 Alberta driver's licence or equivalent
- Reasonably clean driver's abstract
- Engineering experience, CAD and S-Frame are assets
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Engineering |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: minimal · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Relocation assistance, Visa sponsorship |
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CNRL Professional
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 75 |
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 a Civil/Structural Engineering Student within our Oil Sands Projects team, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of engineering principles and gain valuable hands-on experience by solving engineering and design problems for our world-class mining operations. You will be working in our Oil Sands Projects group in one of the following areas: Bitumen Production, Primary Upgrading, Secondary Upgrading, Support Units, Utilities and Off-Sites, Froth Treatment or Tailings.
- Job location: Calgary, Alberta – Head Office or Fort McMurray, Alberta at our Albian or Horizon Oil Sands site *
- Shift schedule:
- Calgary-based: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours per day (Monday - Friday)
- Oil Sands-based: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours per day (Monday - Thursday)
- Term start & length: January (8 months) or May (4 or 12 months)
- Safety sensitive position: Yes
* Please note, depending on business needs, the work location may change. This would require the successful candidate to work at one of our Oil Sands sites north of Fort McMurray, AB.
Key Accountabilities:
- Work with professional Structural or Civil Engineers and apply engineering principles in the design and construction of oil sands facilities
- Utilize hands-on Civil or Structural aptitude and experience to solve daily problems to increase and maintain the quality of design development
- Gain insight into how the oil and gas industry operates
- Complete design calculations and drawings
- Create and analyze structural finite element models
- Support and follow documentation quality control processes through discipline reviews and SQUAD checks
- Assist with and support work planning and project goals
- Assist in reviewing and checking designs by engineering contractors
What You Bring to The Role:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering
- Previous engineering experience, Microsoft applications, CAD, structural analysis tools (e.g. S-Frame), and proficiency with technical communication are all assets, but not a must
- Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver’s abstract
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August (Calgary)
- Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available
- Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
- 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 see what we have to offer!
If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter (optional) 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.
Canadian Natural operates one of the largest Campus Recruitment programs in the country, hiring over 500 students every year. Students hired on with us are made to feel a part of the team, gaining high level experience, knowledge, and training that introduces and prepares them for full-time employment.
We are proud to share that Canadian Natural has been ranked as a Top Employer from 2023 to 2026 by Canada's Future Workforce and also one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.
Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.
Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.
Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.
Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.
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