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Engineering Student - Piping


Company : Canadian Natural Resources Limited


Location : Fort McMurray, Alberta


Created : 2026-01-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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!Our Horizon and Albian Oil Sands sites are worldclass assets offering countless opportunities to advance your career. Comprised of surface oil sands mining and bitumen processing and upgrading facilities, this vast project offers challenging opportunities in an environment where teamwork, innovation, and your expertise are valued. Apply your abilities using industryleading technologies and contribute to the success of our Horizon and Albian Oil Sands operations.Job location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Horizon Oil Sands SiteShift schedule: 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours/day (Monday Thursday)Term length: 12 MonthsTerm starts: January or May 2026Safety sensitive position: YesKey AccountabilitiesPerform inspections and provide field technical support directly to operation for emergency failure of a piping, leakage situation, pipe strain, pipe overstress and troubleshoot piping problemsPerform piping static analysis using CAESER II for new design, existing design and modification of existing design for B31.3, B31.1, ASME SEC VIII, API 610 piping and perform finite eliminate analysis for piping and connecting equipment using FE pipe, Nozzle ProGenerate construction work packages (CWP) for engineering work orders and sustaining capital WOs from scoping to completion includes field visit, work scheduling, MOC process, support drafting, PID markup, generating /reviewing piping isometric/ layout/ plan/ bill of materials (BOM), LDT, Stress analysis based on Canadian Natural standards and National and International codes and standards including ASME, ANSI, API and more specifically ABSA requirementsCollaborate and work with team of engineers and designers to complete scoping, asset integrity assessments, as built documentation, feasibilities studies, and detail engineering of turnaround and sustaining capital projectsCreate, specify and maintain data sheets for Specialty Piping (SP) items, such that the items can be purchasedTake ownership of all matters related to piping, support structures, stress analysis and testing requirements and liaise regularly with other engineering disciplines: Process, Instruments, Electrical and Static EquipmentProvide support to Maintenance (Planning, Procurement, and Execution and Fabrication team) for daytoday query, for troubleshooting in order to maintain steady productionResolve issues through RFIs and emails in timeWhat You Bring to The RoleCurrently enrolled in a bachelors degree program in Mechanical Engineering or within one year of graduationPrevious engineering experience is considered an assetPossess a valid Class 5 Alberta drivers license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstract and comfortable driving work trucks in a safe mannerWhat We OfferQuality camp facilities with multiple amenities availableCompany Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, AlbertaMay be eligible for relocation to Calgary, Edmonton or Fort McMurray pursuant to Canadian Naturals Relocation PolicyMultiple 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 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.About UsCanadian 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 fulltime employment.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr