Student, Operations Engineering, St. John's (September 2026)

Cenovus Energy•St. John's, NL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for 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. Cenovus Energy is currently recruiting for an Engineering Student to join our Operations Engineering Department. We are looking for a candidate who has an eagerness to learn and thrives in a fast-paced, diverse working environment. Note: The application deadline for this position is Monday, May 21, 2026, at 11:59 pm MST. Consistent with the Accords Act, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador specifically and Canada generally, who are qualified, will be given first consideration for training and employment.

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
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Critical thinker and ability to work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced, high-performing, team environment.
Flexible to changing work demands and ability to prioritize.
Strong interpersonal skills, dependable and drive for results.
Must be enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Program 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 Mechanical Engineers in the progress of their work.
Completing small engineering work packages to issue to Project Engineering or contractors with the assistance of a senior engineer.
Assisting with front end engineering work for projects.
Identifying process problems &/or performance inefficiencies through the collection and analysis of plant operating data.
Assisting with de-bottlenecking and reliability studies and activities.
Equipment evaluation and optimization.
Identifying and recommending, and developing options for modifications to improve onstream time of the various units.
Completing small engineering work packages to issue to Project Engineering or contractors with the assistance of a senior engineer.
Assisting with front end engineering work for projects (scoping studies, design base memorandum, process hazard analysis, etc.).

Benefits

Competitive pay
Relocation support: relocation assistance may be available
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.
Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.
Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.
Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).
Receive donation matching up to $25,000 annually.