Engineering Co-op Student

CNOOC International, the international division of CNOOC Limited, the largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas in China and one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies in the world. As the international division, our portfolio is made up of assets in some of the world’s most significant basins in Asia, Africa, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.

Our business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. As part of the CNOOC Group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, our size and capability create a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long‑term value. Our growth strategy is to safely and sustainably develop our high‑quality portfolio to deliver energy for all.

As one team, we have the capability, assets and drive to realize our potential. And with operations in over 20 countries, we are all united by our vision to deliver energy for all.

As our company has grown, diversity in both people and skills has become our greatest strength. From East to West, we offer bold ideas, diverse perspectives and the determination to fuel our success. Our vision is a global team, collaborating to deliver energy for all.

At CNOOC International, we are building a culture driven by safety, results and a commitment to be bold. We are excited about what the future holds, and our culture equips us to take informed risks and innovate to safely achieve superior performance.

At CNOOC International, we take pride in our corporate culture. It informs our values, beliefs, experiences and results.

Location Overview

Located in Calgary, but frequent travel to Fort McMurray may be required.

Position Overview

Start Date:

Aug 15, 2026

Preferred Work Term Length:
12 - 16 months

Preferred Education:

Bachelors, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Preferred year of study: 2 rd , 3 rd or 4 th year

Eligibility:
Students must be enrolled in a formal co‑op/internship program with their post‑secondary institution OR Students must be returning to their post‑secondary institution after this work term

Number of positions available: 1

We’re seeking a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Intern Student to join our North American – Oil Sands Major Projects team. Reporting to the Project Manager – Oil Sands Major Projects
, you’ll be working with a team of dedicated employees and contractors across North America.

During your work term, we will push you to be your best by exposing you to challenging projects and giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your work term. You will gain practical experience, develop technical skills to complement your academic learning, and gain exposure to future opportunities at our company. To succeed, you’ll need to cultivate and communicate a clear vision and set goals for yourself, whilst also juggling individual country specific targets.

Some of the key responsibilities of the Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Intern Student will be:

• Support project execution, particularly the Long Lake Northwest Project;
• Collaborate with project personnel on project planning, reporting and execution;
• Develop and maintain project documentation (e.g. Project Execution Plan, Decision Records, Scopes of Work, Schedules, Operational Readiness, Meeting Minutes, etc.);
• Facilitate and support Owner assurance processes, such as MOC, Operational Readiness Review, PSSR, Lessons Learned;
• Liaise with field contractors on daily activities;
• Maintain maintenance and commissioning databases;
• Collaborate with project personnel on C&SU;
• Field activities/exposure will include construction, commissioning, start‑up and initial operations.

To be eligible for our co‑op student program, you must be enrolled in a co‑op/internship program sponsored by an accredited post‑secondary institution.

Successful candidates will not only have a strong academic background, but also excellent communication skills, the ability to work in a team, a flexible attitude and the drive and desire to deliver results.

Beyond that, we are interested in hearing from candidates with the…