Drilling Engineer

Canadian Natural • Calgary, AB

17d

About The Position

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. 

Make your mark while you grow your career! We are looking for Drilling Engineer
to join our Drilling team at Canadian Natural. As the successful candidate, you
will be involved in Canadian drilling and completion activities with a focus on
delivering safe, low-cost operations with strong pre-spud planning. You will
have the opportunity to participate in design, assurance and execution phases of
projects across a wide range of areas.

Job location: Calgary, Alberta  
Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts (Monday – Friday)
Safety sensitive position: Yes
Application deadline: April 28, 2026

Please note, this position will require periodic travel to site.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of technical/operational experience in both conventional and/or thermal drilling and completion activities
• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and registration or eligibility for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA)
• Strong project management skills gained through experience of multidiscipline, complex projects; strong understanding of project development and delivery process
• Ability to lead technical change through all steps of innovation, development, risk management, implementation, training and sustainment
• Alignment with our core values: safety, collaboration, operational discipline, integrity, positivity and continuous learning

Responsibilities

• Plan and program drilling operations safely, cost effectively and in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements
• Prepare accurate programs, along with detailed and accurate cost estimates
• Complete detailed area reviews, analyze offset well data and new technologies to develop optimized drilling techniques and liner designs
• Prepare and present peer reviews on area development and well designs
• Review well files to generate drilling, completion and well servicing history
• Work in conjunction with and provide leadership to asset teams to effectively design, forecast materials, plan and budget projects
• Manage timing and scheduling of drilling projects and communicate information to management, asset teams, vendors and all disciplines involved throughout the project
• Provide support during drilling operations and assist the Operations Superintendent with daily operations, planning and vendor performance analysis
• Complete project reviews and lookbacks to evaluate the effectiveness of projects to optimize current and future projects
• Document and implement learning events and incorporate into future projects
• Stay current with drilling and completion production liner technology to ensure timely and effective application of technology

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 Friday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level