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Mechanical Engineering Student - Projects


Company : Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)


Location : Calgary, Alberta


Created : 2026-01-25


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Mechanical Engineering Student - Projects Join to apply for the Mechanical Engineering Student - Projects role at Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL). 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! Location and Term Job location: Calgary, Alberta Head Office or Fort McMurray, Alberta at our Albian or Horizon Oil Sands site Shift schedules: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours/day (Monday - Friday) in Calgary or 4 days on, 3 days off, 10 hours/day (Monday - Thursday) in Oil Sands Term lengths: 4 or 8 months Term starts: January or May 2026 Safety sensitive position: Yes Key Accountabilities Work with mechanical discipline to learn basic principles of engineering and design Support the professional engineers in developing the technical scope of work for procurement of mechanical equipment Utilize handson mechanical aptitude and experience to solve daily problems to increase and maintain quality of design development Gain insight into how the oil and gas industry operates Introduction to the management of change process during project execution What You Bring To The Role Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering or within one year of graduation Strong knowledge of the basic design principles Strong mechanical aptitude Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta drivers license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstract What We Offer Competitive salary Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays in July and August (Calgary) Quality camp facilities with multiple amenities available Company Sponsored FlyIn/FlyOut from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta Students 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 community Opportunities to part in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr