About the role#
This is an 8-month internship for a Process Engineering Student within the Conventional business unit. You will work on-site in Calgary, supporting the design, construction, and optimization of oil and gas facilities. The role involves a 5-day work week, Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts.
What you'll do#
- Apply engineering principles to develop solutions for the Conventional business unit.
- Provide technical support to senior engineers across Facilities, Production, and Operations teams.
- Conduct equipment sizing and rating.
- Perform piping and pipeline hydraulic evaluations.
- Prepare and review process deliverables, including PFDs and P&IDs.
- Run process simulations.
- Support process safety initiatives and participate in process reviews such as PHA reviews.
- Liaise with area Facilities Engineers and Operations teams to align on goals and priorities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Chemical Engineering.
- A valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or an equivalent out-of-province license.
- An understanding of safety system design, including flare systems and relief devices.
- Legal authorization to work in Canada.
Location & details#
- Location: Calgary, Alberta.
- Term: 8 months, starting May 2027.
- This is a paid, full-time position.
- This is a safety-sensitive role.
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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