Electrical Engineering Student - Conventional or Thermal

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Canadian Natural Resources is offering an eight-month onsite student term in Calgary for Facilities Electrical or Instrumentation and Controls teams. Candidates enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or Technologist program in Electrical, Instrumentation or Controls within one year of graduation and holding a Class 5 Alberta driver’s license will thrive. You will apply engineering principles to design, modify and operate oil and gas facilities while contributing to improvements through Lean Six Sigma. To strengthen your application, tailor your resume to the role, highlight relevant coursework and Lean Six Sigma exposure, and include your cover letter, unofficial transcripts and proof of work eligibility. Start January or May 2027, safety sensitive, relocation assistance may apply.

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!

As an Engineering Student working on either our Facilities Electrical or Instrumentation and Controls team, you will gain experience in the design, construction, modification, operation and optimization of oil and gas facilities. You will gain exposure to different types of facilities and electrical, instrumentation and controls designs used in Canadian Natural’s Western Canada business.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta – Head Office
• Work schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours per day (Monday – Friday)
• Term lengths: 8 months
• Term start: January and May 2027
• Safety sensitive position: Yes

Key Accountabilities:

• Apply electrical, instrumentation and/or controls engineering principles to develop solutions for the conventional or thermal oil and gas business units
• Work with various teams on reliability focused improvements and initiatives through the application of Lean Six Sigma principles

What You Bring to The Role:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or Technologist Program in Engineering or within one year of graduation (Electrical, Instrumentation or Controls disciplines preferred)
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• 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)
• 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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