Conventional Facilities Engineer-in-Training (New Graduate)
About The Position
The Opportunity: At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right. The Conventional Facilities Engineer‑in‑Training Program is a structured, multi‑year development program designed to provide broad exposure to the key aspects of conventional Operations and Facilities Engineering at Canadian Natural. The program begins with a one‑year Calgary‑based assignment, followed by two years in a field‑based role supporting our conventional assets. Upon successful completion of the field assignment, you will transition permanently to a Facilities Engineering position in the Calgary office, joining one of our Conventional Facilities teams. Collaboration, creativity, and innovation are cornerstones of our engineering culture. You will work within a multi‑disciplinary team and benefit from both direct and indirect mentorship, enabling strong technical growth and professional development through hands‑on experience and exposure to real‑world operational challenges. If you are passionate about building a strong technical foundation, gaining operational exposure, and contributing to safe, reliable, and efficient facilities, we invite you to apply. Job location: Calgary and one of our Conventional Field Offices for the 2-year field rotation (e.g. Fort St. John, Grande Prairie, Slave Lake, Bonnyville, Lloydminster, or Red Deer area) Start date: Flexibility throughout 2026 Safety sensitive position: Yes Application deadline: April 12, 2026 Please note: Screening will take place throughout the posting period.
Requirements
- Recent or upcoming 2026 graduate from a Bachelor of Science in Engineering program
- Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA as a Member In Training immediately upon graduation
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a reasonably clean driver’s abstract
- Familiarity with and understanding of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Mechanically inclined
- Enjoy solving complex problems, working collaboratively, and making a meaningful impact through engineering excellence.
Nice To Haves
- Oil & Gas experience is considered an asset, previous engineering work experience as a student is preferred
Responsibilities
- Identifying opportunities to enhance production, reduce costs, and improve facility reliability and safety
- Troubleshooting and resolving facility‑related issues
- Supporting debottlenecking or optimization initiatives, greenhouse gas reduction projects, and the implementation of new technologies
- Providing technical support to Operations and Production teams
- Interpretation and application of applicable codes, regulations, company standards, and material specifications
- Management of new and sustaining capital projects from scoping to close-out (including all permit and regulatory applications) through Canadian Natural’s Management of Change (MOC) and Project Management methodologies
- Promoting innovation with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability and Production Engineering input, ensuring optimal technologies and fit for purpose designs are implemented for each facility change
Benefits
- Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
- May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
- 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Health & Wellness Spending Account
- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
- Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
