Student, Mechanical Engineering - OH (Fall 2026)

Cenovus•Toledo, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting Co-Op/Internship 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 posting is for all Mechanical Engineering student positions in Lima, OH and Toledo, OH. After submitting your application, you may receive a screening questionnaire where you can indicate your preferences. Possible placement includes: Rotating and Fixed Equipment/Reliability Engineering Operations Project Management/Projects Engineering Note: The application deadline for this position is March 31st, 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 Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology, Civil 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.

Responsibilities

Perform field visits to assist the area team with troubleshooting equipment
Support field investigations to develop and document technical scoping for repair, replacement, and/or modifications
Assist in Fitness-For-Service evaluations of equipment identified by the mechanical integrity program to ensure compliance with Cenovus engineering practices and ASME codes/standards
Assist in the development and creation of engineering work packages for routine maintenance activities (Specifications, Drawings, Bill of Materials, Work Scope, Vendor Data) in accordance with Cenovus engineering practices and ASME codes/standards
Help with updating plant rotating and fixed equipment technical drawings/documents
Assist with generating and/or updating plant material descriptions for critical spare parts
Help to gather and enter updated information into existing or newly created spreadsheets. Data may come from engineering files or verification of equipment located throughout the refinery
Contact machinery vendors for missing/required information
Participate in field supervision of maintenance and project work conducted throughout the refinery
Use predictive maintenance tools to be utilized to examine machinery to assess machinery condition and to determine the scope of work during machine overhaul
Assist with creating SAP (ERP software) notifications, purchase requests, and cost accounting methods
Develop engineering troubleshooting skills
Assist project engineers with designs of less complex equipment such as piping, pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, etc.
Provide data for engineering, procurement, and construction of capital projects
Apply hands-on project management
Maintain and develop cost budgets and schedules for projects
Oversee on-site construction and commissioning of engineering projects
Assist project engineers and other discipline engineers to ensure consistency in the execution of project management activities
Help create and scope out potential projects to improve output
Help to coordinate site projects through execution, planning, and interface stages, ensuring that activities are completed on schedule and within budget
Assist the refinery operations to understand performance and production data

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.
Candidates must have their own means of transportation as there is no public transportation in field locations.
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