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

Cenovus Energy•St. John's, NL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Student opportunity with 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. The Engineering co-op will support the Offshore Projects team with the execution of flowline tie-ins and various infrastructure projects on the platform. This is a multi-disciplinary team with only one student position available. Applications from both ECE and Mech/Process will be considered with work tasks tailored toward the successful applicant’s discipline. 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 high attention to detail.
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.
Innovative, with a strong desire to learn and the ability to encourage new ways of looking at problems, processes or solutions.
Good team player that works well with others.
Must be enrolled in a Computer, Electrical, Mechanical or Process 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.
Candidates must have their own means of transportation as there is no public transportation in field locations.

Responsibilities

Support design reviews of flowline tie-ins and various infrastructure projects.
Work with team members on MOC implementation.
Support master data integration of projects.
Support planning/scheduling of offshore construction activities.
Interface with other teams and departments within the organization to ensure project designs meet production needs.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Real-world development: Take ownership of meaningful projects and day-to-day accountabilities
Mentorship & peer support: Technical mentorship and buddy programs
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.
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, 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.
Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work.