Piping Engineering Student - Projects

Canadian Natural • Calgary, AB

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Canadian Natural is offering an exciting opportunity for students to engage in meaningful, diverse, and ambitious assignments alongside industry-leading professionals. This role provides opportunities based on abilities, allowing students to contribute in a meaningful way and apply their academic experience to challenging and rewarding projects. The job is located in Calgary, Alberta, with a work schedule of 5 days on, 2 days off (Monday to Friday) for a 12-month term starting in January 2027. This is a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a 2nd or 3rd year bachelor’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong interest in piping engineering, stress analysis, asset integrity, and industrial facility design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues and apply engineering principles.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and willingness to work in both office and field environments.
• Possess a valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license or equivalent out of province license with a reasonably clean driver abstract and be comfortable driving work trucks in a safe manner.
• All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Previous co-op, internship, engineering, industrial, or field experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support piping stress and flexibility analysis using CAESAR II and other engineering software to assess system performance and compliance with applicable codes.
• Assist in the development of engineering work packages, including field walkdowns, scope definition, P&ID markups, piping layouts, isometrics, material take-offs, and construction documentation.
• Participate in asset integrity assessments, feasibility studies, as-built documentation updates, and detailed engineering activities for facility modifications and sustaining capital projects.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of technical specifications and data sheets for specialty piping components and equipment.
• Support piping engineering activities related to pipe supports, stress analysis, equipment interfaces, testing requirements, and code compliance.
• Provide technical assistance during engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup phases, helping to resolve technical issues and support project execution.
• Review vendor documentation and assist in responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries, and other project-related correspondence.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and risk assessments while gaining exposure to industry best practices and engineering standards.
• Assist with field inspections and provide technical support for piping systems by participating in leak investigations, troubleshooting activities, and evaluations of piping integrity and operational issues.
• Support compliance with company engineering standards and industry codes, including ASME, API, ANSI, and ABSA requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• May be eligible for relocation to Calgary, Edmonton or Fort McMurray pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Opportunities to partake in initiatives such as the Intern Social Committee

What This Job Offers

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