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Engineering Student - Project Controls, Oil Sands


Company : Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)


Location : Calgary, Alberta


Created : 2026-01-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Engineering Student - Project Controls, Oil Sands role at Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)JOB DESCRIPTIONAre 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!The OpportunityAs a Project Controls Engineering Student, you will be a part of the Oil Sands Estimating team and will assist in the support of asset life cycle cost data management. You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of cost estimation, database, and benchmarking development. Reporting to the Manager of Estimating, you will be working with cost data of Downstream and Upstream Oil Sand Major Facilities.Job DetailsJob location: Calgary, Alberta Head OfficeShift schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday - Friday)Term length: 4 monthsTerm start: May 2026Safety sensitive position: YesKey AccountabilitiesData analysis and normalizationDatabase development and organizationProbability and statistical analysisDevelop key metrics for use in conceptual estimating and benchmarkingLabor productivity analysisMaintenance of estimating tools and templatesWhat You Bring To The RoleCurrently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Engineering (all disciplines will be considered) or within one year of graduationGood working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPointGood knowledge of the basics of statistics and analytical skillsGood understanding of cost data analysisExcellent written and verbal communication skillsWhat We OfferCompetitive salaryPaid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and AugustStudents may be eligible for relocation assistance pursuant to Canadian Naturals Student Relocation Policy (Students will be responsible for finding their own accommodations during the work term)Multiple volunteer opportunities within the communityOpportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social CommitteeIf 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 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr