Thermal Production Development Engineer

The Opportunity:

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right. 

Make your mark while you grow your career as a Thermal Production Development Engineer at Canadian Natural. You will gain invaluable experience in our SAGD, steam flood and CSS depletion methods and create exciting opportunities for professional growth and development.

You will be a key player in a dynamic and collaborative team of professionals focused on developing our thermal assets. Working with a multi-disciplinary team of Geoscientists, Engineers, field staff and other company professionals, you will learn to use proven subsurface engineering methods in an environment that encourages innovative ideas to be tried and tested. The thermal business area competes strongly for development, re-development and strategic workovers and is set to remain a high impact, high activity area for the organization. 

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: May 19, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Work directly with a multi-disciplined team to bring projects forward from concept to an on-stream state to maximize the value of the asset
• Monitor and optimize reservoir performance and recovery strategies for Canadian Natural assets
• Evaluate, recommend, plan and execute on well completions
• Provide effective regular project updates and technical evaluation reports for senior management
• Integrate current well and formation integrity practices into our development programs
• Incorporate relevant regulatory and environmental requirements for asset development plans

What You Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Energy or Petroleum Engineering is preferred
• 4 to 15 years of engineering experience; with APEGA registration as a P.Eng.
• Experience operating or developing thermal SAGD, CSS or steamflood pads is considered an asset
• Demonstrated problem solving, communication, organization and leadership skills
• A collaborative approach, with drive, and an eagerness to learn
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and enthusiastic about data analytics & visualization; any experience with software, such as Tableau, Power BI, Python, and Excel VBA would be beneficial
• Knowledge of related disciplines would be an asset:
  • Artificial lift systems (e.g. rod pumps, gas lift and ESP systems)
  • Subsurface wellbore / liner design
  • Drilling, completions and facilities engineering
  • Thermodynamics and fluid dynamics
• Class 5 driver’s license or equivalent

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!

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

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All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. 

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.