Student, Developments Engineering, St. John's (September 2026)
About The Position
This is an exciting Student opportunity full of meaningful, diverse, and challenging assignments working alongside industry leading professionals. You will be part of a driven, and collaborative team completing important projects while receiving the mentorship, knowledge, and experience to develop the skills you need to build an exciting career. Reporting to the Developments Engineering Senior Manager, the Engineering Student will support the Developments Engineering Team on the execution of project scopes, progression of the formality of project execution in the Atlantic Region and the application of Cenovus guidance (Project Management Environment and Capital Allocation), as well as identification and framing of value opportunities. This role focuses on the early (planning) stages of Project Management.
Requirements
- Legally authorized to work in Canada full-time for the duration of your work term and able to produce documentation upon application (e.g., work visa)
- Available to begin work in September 2026
- Innovative, with a strong desire to learn and the ability to encourage new ways of looking at problems, processes, or solutions.
- Demonstrates collaboration by actively seeking out diverse people and ideas to achieve goals.
- Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
- Flexible to changing work demands and ability to prioritize.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
- Strong computer skills (MS Office Products).
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Must be enrolled in an Engineering Undergraduate Program (all disciplines will be considered) at an accredited post-secondary institution at the time of intended work term and returning to full-time studies after the work term OR registered in an accredited post-secondary co-op or internship program for the duration of the work term
- Candidates currently enrolled in either a Masters or Ph.D. program at an accredited post-secondary institution may also be considered
- New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the developments engineering team with project deliverables.
- Research related to technology applicable to the local oil and gas industry.
- Key Process: Project Management Environment; Capital Allocation Model.
Benefits
- A multi-discipline program with meaningful, hands-on work experience
- Networking events coordinated by the New Grad Committee including group mentoring from senior/executive leaders, lunch ‘n learns, guest speakers, technical presentations, and holiday celebrations.
- Wide support network including direct leaders, program leads, human resource, peers, mentor(s), New Grad Committee, and buddy.
- Structured goal setting and performance evaluations.
- Opportunity to present work-term learnings to the Cenovus Leadership team.
- Students moving for their work term may be eligible to receive a lump sum relocation payment to assist with relocation expenses.
- Competitive pay
- Real-world development: Take ownership of meaningful projects and day-to-day accountabilities
- Mentorship & peer support: Technical mentorship and buddy programs
- Engaging events: career development sessions, networking opportunities and volunteer initiatives
- Relocation support: relocation assistance may be available
- Internal course offerings
- Education assistance for additional development
- Opportunities to work on special projects
- Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders
- Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares
- Staff resource groups
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
