2026 - Engineer in Training - Pipeline Abandonments

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for a kick start your career in the energy industry? Join Canadian Natural, where we strive to create value and while supporting your path towards a professional engineering designation.

We are seeking a motivated new graduate Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our fast-paced Asset Retirement team. In this role, you will join an active team responsible for the planning and execution, and optimization of asset retirement projects, inclusive of: well abandonment, pipeline abandonment, facility decommissioning, and reclamation. 

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to safe, environmentally responsible team across a diverse asset base, while developing a strong technical foundation early in your career. Become a part of one of Canada’s largest independent oil and gas producers. Join a company culture that fosters a fun-working environment, encourages working together, and doing it right!

If you're a New Graduate EIT who is eager to learn, passionate about making an impact, and is excited to take on new challenges in the energy industry, this opportunity is for you.

• Job Location: Based in one of CNRL’s field offices, the role includes ~2 years at active Asset Retirement wellsites. Depending on experience, up to 1 year in Calgary may be required before field rotation. After the field term, the role transitions to a permanent Calgary-based position.
• Start Date: Immediate
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application Deadline: May 27, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Gain hands on field experience supporting well abandonment, pipeline abandonment, facility decommissioning, and site reclamation operations
• Assist with programming, cost estimating, scheduling, and tracking of asset retirement projects
• Conduct data analysis, well/file reviews, and contribute to liability reduction and optimization initiatives
• Collaborate with production, operations, land, regulatory, and environmental teams to ensure compliance with provincial regulations and company standards
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to asset retirement operations teams
• Contribute throughout the life of asset retirement projects, from planning to completion.

What you bring to the role:

• 2026 graduate from a Bachelor's of Engineering Program. Recent new graduates from 2025 will also be considered
• Registration or eligibility for registration with APEGA as a Member In Training immediately upon graduation
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent with a reasonably clean driver’s abstract and high level of comfort driving in winter and remote conditions
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Prior oil & gas experience is considered an asset, previous engineering co-op or internship experience is preferred

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits 
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!