Student Marine Subsea Projects, St. John's (September 2026)

Cenovus Energy • St. John's, NL

4d • 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. This role will support the planning and execution for activities related to the Mooring Chain Replacement Project. The person will work collaboratively with a team of highly qualified individuals to ensure a satisfactory level of preparedness is achieved prior to the commencement of offshore construction activities. This position has potential for time offshore on either of the construction vessels.

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
• Forward Thinking
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Drives for Results
• Calm under pressure
• Ability to strive in high pressure dynamic environment
• Must be enrolled in a Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Electrical or Naval Architectural Engineering Undergraduate Program
• 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
• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.
• May be required to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during required work hours.
• May be required to pass the pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol assessment requirements.
• A valid Canadian class 5 Driver's License with no restrictions (i.e., non GDL) is a requirement for this role.

Nice To Haves

• We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Responsibilities

• Gain a basic understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality expectations used in the oil and gas industry.
• Assist with reviewing project risks and help track actions put in place to reduce or manage those risks.
• Help coordinate and track questions and agreements between different teams and external partners.
• Support reviews of planned construction activities by helping identify potential hazards and understanding how risks are managed, particularly for mooring chain replacement work.
• Assist with planning and coordinating project activities across different work areas and engineering disciplines.
• Support the review of contractor documents related to installation activities to ensure they meet project requirements.
• Assist with management of change processes by helping track updates and communications.
• Support supply chain activities, including helping with vendor communication, logistics coordination, and basic commercial reviews.
• Support DREs with fabrication surveillance activities, reinforcing HSSE and quality requirements.
• May have opportunities to observe or support offshore activities as a client representative during vessel‑based operations, depending on project needs.

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
• Donation matching up to $25,000 annually.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree