Upstream Engineer - Students

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

Come be part of the Upstream and Global Operations Departments at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada. Our offices are located across Canada.

As an Engineering Student, you'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams that may include engineering, operations, maintenance, technical specialists, and geoscience professionals to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. You'll have the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge to real-world challenges while gaining valuable exposure to production, facilities, integrity, controls, machinery, electrical, instrumentation, and reliability engineering.

• Support engineering projects focused on process optimization, production performance, equipment reliability, facility operations, asset integrity, control systems, electrical systems, and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Analyze operational, production, maintenance, reliability, and inspection data to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Participate in equipment performance monitoring, troubleshooting activities, and root cause failure investigations.
• Assist in the development of inspection, maintenance, integrity, and reliability programs for facilities, pipelines, process equipment, and rotating machinery.
• Prepare engineering assessments, technical evaluations, and engineering designs that support safe and reliable operations.
• Support operational improvement initiatives, equipment enhancement projects, and long-term asset management strategies.
• Contribute to forecasting, performance reviews, technical studies, and optimization activities.
• Develop technical reports, presentations, recommendations, and project documentation.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, contractors, vendors, and technical subject matter experts to support day-to-day operations and projects.
• Participate in training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities while building field-based engineering experience.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• University student available for a work term beginning in January or May 2027
• Currently enrolled in a University program and returning to full-time studies after the work term
• Valid Class 5 driver's license (or equivalent) with a safe driving record.
• Comfortable working in industrial and rural environments, including driving on gravel and winter roads when required.
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application

• Previous internship, co-op, or industry experience is considered an asset but is not required.
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