Worker Type:
Student
Start Date: September 2026
Locations: Calgary, Lloydminster, Foster Creek
Length of Term: 4 | 8 |12 Months
About this opportunity
Are you looking for an exciting student opportunity full of meaningful, diverse, and challenging assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? You will be part of a driven, and collaborative team completing important projects while receiving the mentorship, knowledge, and experience to develop the skills you need to build an exciting career.
What you’ll do
Responsibilities and placement will vary depending on the specific position assigned, but they may include:
SCADA and Leak Detection
Supports the Midstream Control Center Operations team by providing engineering and analytical support to operational teams responsible for monitoring and controlling infrastructure systems. Responsibilities include working with operational data, supporting system improvements, and assisting with troubleshooting activities, offering hands‑on exposure to industrial control systems, technical problem‑solving, and process optimization.
Maintenance & Reliability Engineering
Supports Cenovus’s Maintenance Readiness function, contributing to the reliability and lifecycle management. Key responsibilities include asset management support, project development, asset criticality analysis, and maintenance data governance to improve equipment reliability, readiness, and long‑term asset performance across operations.
Mechanical & Measurement
Assists with audits and reviews of measurement documentation, validates Field Data Capture entries, and supports accurate reporting to ensure regulatory compliance. It also involves collaborating with Production Accounting, Engineering, and PIMM teams to resolve metering discrepancies, plant imbalances, and proration issues.
Project Engineering
Focuses on supporting project execution through project management, engineering evaluations, hazard assessments, and collaboration with construction teams and stakeholders. The work supports Conventional Heavy Oil and Thermal projects in the Lloydminster region.
Pipeline Integrity
Supports pipeline integrity project engineers in the design and execution of small pipeline and facility projects, contributing to safe, reliable oil and gas transportation.
Facilities Engineering
Provides exposure to a fast‑paced engineering environment supporting day‑to‑day operations, with opportunities to apply engineering principles to the operation, maintenance, and optimization of production facilities. The position involves continuous collaboration with cross‑functional engineering and operations teams, building a broad understanding of facility systems and strengthening technical expertise beyond a single discipline.
Production Engineering
Supports upstream operations and development teams by assisting engineers and operational leaders to promote safe and efficient production. The position contributes to day‑to‑day asset performance through engineering support, coordination, and problem‑solving across production activities.
Note:
The Final date to receive applications for this position is 11:59 pm (MST) on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026.
Who you are
Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
Legally authorized to work in Canada full-time for the duration of your work term and able to produce documentation upon application (e.g., work visa)
Available to begin work in September 2026
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Solid analytical and Microsoft Suite skills, specifically Excel.
Excellent interpersonal, judgement, and decision-making skills.
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
Education
Must be enrolled in a Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering Undergraduate Program at an accredited post-secondary institution at the time of intended work term and returning to full-time studies after the work term OR registered in an accredited post-secondary co-op or internship program for the duration of the work term
Candidates…
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