About the role#
This is a 12-month student position based at our head office in Calgary. You will join the Upgrading and Utilities Engineering Team to support operations, maintenance, and construction projects. This role is a safety sensitive position and requires working a standard 5-day, 40-hour week.
What you'll do#
- Use the Hexagon Smart Plant suite to support engineering and design systems.
- Identify improvements for data-centric systems and find opportunities for automation.
- Integrate data across multiple platforms and ensure alignment with project and operations requirements.
- Analyze asset data to optimize maintenance frequency.
- Collaborate with the 3D modeling team to refine workflows, improve deliverable quality, and resolve data inconsistencies.
- Write code to automate data processes for engineering information.
- Work with the As-building team to reconcile engineering information with field conditions.
- Communicate with various departments across operations, maintenance, and project execution teams.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science, or graduation within the last year.
- A valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license (or equivalent) with a clean abstract.
- Comfort operating work trucks safely.
- Previous engineering or field experience is an asset.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, C#, VBScript, or Python is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Calgary, Alberta.
- Term starts: January 2027 or May 2027.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time paid internship.
About Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)
Canadian Natural Resources Limited is an independent producer of crude oil and natural gas. Founded in 1989, the company maintains operations in North America, the North Sea, and Offshore Africa. It focuses on a mix of light and heavy oil, natural gas, and oil sands production. The firm is based in Calgary, Alberta, and employs nearly 10,000 people.
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