Upstream Facilities Engineering - Students

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Location:

Calgary, AB, CA, T2C 5N1

Company Name:
Imperial

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.

You’ll work within our Facilities Engineering team alongside experienced professionals, receiving direct coaching and mentorship from Professional Engineers, and contributing to projects that drive real results and add value to the business. Through hands‑on experiences, you’ll strengthen your professional capabilities while gaining a deeper understanding of industry operations. You’ll also gain exposure to the day‑to‑day work of full‑time engineers, scientists, and experienced professionals giving you a sense of what a career at Imperial looks like.

Examples of assignments may include:

• Management of Change projects involving engineering design for facilities modifications and enhancements (piping, pipelines, instrumentation, controls, rotating equipment etc.)
• Work within a multidisciplinary group of operations and technical personnel to optimize plant production and resolve process issues
• Direct support to Operations and Maintenance in reviewing technical requests for information including changes, repairs & alterations of equipment, assessment of pressure relief path analysis when removing relief devices from service, replacement in kind of equipment and troubleshooting equipment issues
• Perform regular process surveillance of area driven KPI’s and troubleshooting, provide recommendations to Operations for optimization opportunities
• Implement industry code and design practices into engineered design / packages

We’re hiring students for January or May 2027 student/co‑op opportunities.

• Studying to achieve a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• 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
• Demonstrated leadership and strong academic skills
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, results‑oriented individuals who are energized by working with people and by achieving superior results
• Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, and commitment to continuous learning
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required for the role
• Commitment to safety on and off the job
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application

• Previous job experience will be…