Abandonment & Reclamation Engineering Student

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Canadian Natural Resources is seeking an Abandonment & Reclamation Engineering Student for an eight month, full time term in Calgary, onsite, starting January, May, or September 2027. You’ll join the fast paced Development Operations team to plan, execute and optimize well and pipeline abandonment and decommissioning activities while gaining exposure to drilling, completions and facilities. You will work with Wellview, Siteview, Accumap and Tableau to support data acquisition and analysis. The ideal candidate is in the 2nd to 4th year of an engineering program (Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Energy or Petroleum/Oil & Gas preferred), holds a Class 5 Alberta license, and is motivated, organized and collaborative. To apply, submit resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts and tailor your materials to data analytics and software, showing safety awareness for a safety sensitive role and a genuine interest in the company’s campus program and community impact.

The Opportunity:

Are you a student looking for an exciting opportunity that is full of meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments working alongside industry leading professionals? Join Canadian Natural, where we strive to provide opportunities based on your abilities, helping you to contribute in a meaningful way and apply your academic experience to challenging and rewarding projects!

We are looking for a motivated Engineering Student to join our fast-paced Development Operations team! You will have the exciting opportunity to be part of an active engineering team responsible for the planning, execution and optimization of operations related to well abandonment, pipeline abandonment, and decommissioning activities. Become a part of one of Canada’s largest independent oil and gas producers. Join a company culture that fosters a fun-working environment, encourages working together, and doing it right!

• Job location: Calgary, AB – Head Office
• Work schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours per day (Monday – Friday)
• Term length: 8 months
• Term starts: January or May or September 2027
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Support an engineering team through data acquisition and analysis for optimization projects, well records reviews, pipeline map reviews, lookback reviews and ongoing operations and engineering support
• Acquire hands-on experience with several widely used industry software programs including Wellview, Siteview, Accumap and Tableau
• Gain exposure to all aspects of well, pipeline, and facility operations including drilling, completions, well servicing, well abandonment, pipeline abandonment, and decommissioning

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of an engineering degree program. (Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Energy, and Petroleum/Oil & Gas disciplines preferred)
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license
• Motivated, collaborative, organized, and able to manage competing priorities

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August
• Students may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Student Relocation Policy (students will be responsible for finding their own accommodations during the work term)
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS overview to learn more about what we have to offer!

If you are interested in this exciting student work term opportunity, please include your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts as part of your online application.

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting will close once a successful candidate has been selected.

Canadian Natural operates one of the largest Campus Recruitment programs in the country, hiring over 400 students every year. Students hired on with us are made to feel a part of the team, gaining high level experience, knowledge, and training that introduces and prepares them for full-time employment. 

We are proud to share that Canadian Natural has been ranked as a Top Employer for 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Canada's Future Workforce and also one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d. 

Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

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