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 Chemical 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.

Calgary, Alberta – Head Office orFort McMurray, Alberta at our Albian or Horizon Oil Sands site 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours per day (Monday - Friday) Oil Sands-based: January or May 2027 Assist and work under direction of Senior Process Engineer with project scope of work Gain insight into how the oil and gas industry works Assist, support and complete Process Engineering deliverables such as process simulation, hydraulic calculation, process data sheets, pressure drop calculation, PFD and P&ID; generation and revision control, HAZOP, etc. Gather, sort, filter and understand operation data to support design Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, Technical Safety, Operations and Maintenance and obtain design inputs Support and follow documentation quality control processes through discipline review and squad check Assist and support work planning and project goals Assist in reviewing and checking designs by engineering contractors Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Chemical Engineering General knowledge of process plant operation and equipment design General knowledge with reading and generating material and energy balances, PFD and P&IDs; Coordinate with project team members to complete assigned tasks Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver’s abstract Previous process engineering experience is considered an asset Previous field experience in an operating plant is considered an asset Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August (Calgary) Qualitycamp facilities with multiple amenities available Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta 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) Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee If you are interested in this exciting student work term chance, 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.

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.

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📌 Chemical Engineering Student - Projects (Calgary)
🏢 Canadian Natural Resources
📍 Calgary