Student, Chemical OR Environmental Engineering, Lima OR Toledo, OH (Fall 2026)

Cenovus Energy • Toledo, OH

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This Co-Op/Internship opportunity offers meaningful, diverse, and challenging assignments for Chemical/Environmental Engineering students in Lima, OH, and Toledo, OH. Participants will work alongside industry-leading professionals, gaining mentorship, knowledge, and experience to build an exciting career. Possible placements include Process/Project Development Engineering, Process Controls Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. The work term is 4 months, starting in September 2026, with an application deadline of May 11th, 2026.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. 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.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Solid analytical and Microsoft Suite skills, specifically Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal, judgement, and decision-making skills.
• Must be enrolled in a Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related Engineering degree 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.
• Required to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during required work hours.
• Required to pass the pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol assessment requirements.
• Provide a recent (i.e., issued within the previous 4 weeks) original driver’s abstract, for the preceding 5-year period, if offered the position (for safety-sensitive roles).
• A valid Canadian class 5 Driver's License with no restrictions (i.e., non GDL) is a requirement for this role (for safety-sensitive roles).
• Candidates must have their own means of transportation as there is no public transportation in field locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform unit tests and analyze operating data to improve profitability (Process/Project Development Engineering).
• Assist process engineers with designs of less complex equipment such as piping, pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, etc. (Process/Project Development Engineering).
• Provide operating data for planning, operations improvement, economic evaluations, etc. (Process/Project Development Engineering).
• Assist process engineers with troubleshooting to determine causes and solutions to operating problems (Process/Project Development Engineering).
• Maintain and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for the process units (Process/Project Development Engineering).
• Assist with the upgrade of Controls computers onsite (Process Controls Engineering).
• Assist Functional and Area Business Team Controls Engineers with Maintenance and Project day-to-day support (Process Controls Engineering).
• Provide DCS control scheme designs, control configurations, alarm configurations and operator graphics that meet LRC guidelines and provide improved reliability/safety for future plant operations (Process Controls Engineering).
• Participate in project development including cost estimation, P&ID development and control scheme development (Process Controls Engineering).
• Participate in MOC, Hazop, LOPA, and Alarm Rationalization processes (Process Controls Engineering).
• Identify and participate in design of any DCS infrastructure modifications or additions required to support projects (Process Controls Engineering).
• Participate in project FAT, SAT, commissioning, and start-up activities (Process Controls Engineering).
• Assist with Operator training documentation (Process Controls Engineering).
• Assist in data collection using DCS System historian (Process Controls Engineering).
• Assist in Alarm Rationalization and use alarm reduction techniques to drive alarm KPI’s (Process Controls Engineering).
• Assist with installation and upkeep of DCS Controls Network Hardware and Software (Process Controls Engineering).
• Perform air and water emissions modeling and calculations (Environmental Engineering).
• Develop emissions projections to support potential changes in refinery production levels (Environmental Engineering).
• Recommend process changes to reduce/minimize emissions (Environmental Engineering).
• Assist with data collection, tracking, and analysis for various regulatory programs to determine environmental compliance (Environmental Engineering).
• Lead periodic sample collection in the field to measure process compliance (Environmental Engineering).
• Aid program owners in regulatory report preparation for state and federal agencies (including air, water, and waste) (Environmental Engineering).
• Participate in Environmental testing and audits, including air pollutant RATAs, furnace tuning, third party audits, and pond sampling (Environmental Engineering).
• Communicate effectively with process and operation groups to gather and relay compliance statuses (Environmental Engineering).
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and safety teams on environmental best practices (Environmental Engineering).
• Contribute to internal training, awareness campaigns, and compliance initiatives (Environmental Engineering).

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.
• Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).
• Receive donation matching up to $25,000 annually.
• Staff resource groups.

What This Job Offers

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