Geotechnical Engineer

Job Title

Geotechnical Engineer at Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)

Are you a “Big Picture” thinker, able to always consider and focus on the scope of the project? A well‑rounded, intermediate Geotechnical Engineer demonstrating knowledge combined with ingenuity is exactly what Canadian Natural is seeking for this role. This position will provide you with the opportunity to utilize your expertise while gaining a wealth of new experiences to develop your career further.

• Job location:
  
  Fort McMurray, Alberta - Albian Oil Sands site
• Shift schedule: 7x7, 12‑hour shifts (Wednesday - Tuesday)
• Safety sensitive position:
  Yes
• Final date to receive applications:
  January 5, 2026

• Perform the duties of a construction resident engineer under the direction of the Engineer of Record for earth structures within an active oil sands mine.
• Perform daily assurance‑focused site inspections, including survey checks, fill placements, stakeholder engagements, and performance evaluations (Field time is expected to account for 50% of your daily shift length).
• Prepare as‑build records/performance reports for earth structures on a weekly and monthly basis, as required; track earth structure under‑builds and placement rates on a weekly basis; engage stakeholders to review results and actions based on findings.
• Evaluate borrow suitability for construction of earth structures.
• Support geology with pit wall mapping during mining.
• Plan, implement and assess instrumentation programs to monitor performance of earth structures and pit‑wall slopes.
• Contribute to work standards, procedures and guidelines for the Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Work on Annual Performance Review (APR) reports for submission to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) to meet regulatory approval commitments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geological Engineering with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Registered or eligible for registration with APEGA is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering design, analyses, report writing, Geotechnical instrumentation data analysis and reporting, Geotechnical field experience in foundation investigations, earthworks construction and instrumentation monitoring.
• Previous mining and Geotechnical engineering experience, preferable in the oil sands industry and experience with the Geological and Geotechnical conditions of the oil sands region is preferable.

• Competitive salary, stock options, company‑matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses.
• 100% employer‑paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits.
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy.
• May be eligible for additional premiums.
• Company‑sponsored Fly‑In/Fly‑Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta.
• First‑class camp facilities.
• Health & Wellness Spending Account.
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program.

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All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.