Civil, Geotechnical, & Geomatics Engineering Student - January 2025

at  Suncor Energy

Joining Suncor means you will work for one of the best companies in Canada, providing tremendous future potential where talented people thrive and lead. As our business evolves, so do our employment opportunities. Our work culture includes a dynamic mix of professionals, with a diversity of skills and expertise.
At Suncor, our student positions offer an exceptional opportunity to gain significant and meaningful work experience. Work alongside some of the most talented people in the energy industry, benefitting from their mentorship and support. With a broad offering of field and corporate experience, Suncor will empower you to shape the trajectory of your career. Better yet, many of our students go on to become permanent Suncor employees after they graduate!
The Geotechnical Engineering team is responsible for the design and quality assurance of pit walls, stockpiles, out of pit and in pit waste dumps, and fluid-retaining structures. In this role, you will be an integral part of our team working with engineers to design and construct tailings dams, waste dumps and pit walls. The positions offered in geotechnical engineering are a blend of office and field work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Engineers of Record and Resident Geotechnical Engineers
• Support the compilation and collection of reports
• Support engineering analyses, drafting, reporting, and data entry
• Participate in visual inspection of structures for Construction QA, Performance, and safety, including dams, pit walls, ponds, excavations, trenches, pipelines, pit faces, spoil piles, stockpiles, and overburden waste dumps
• Support instrumentation monitoring
• Assisting with preparation of technical and stewardship presentations/slides

Minimum Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Geotechnical, Geological, Geomatics or Civil Engineering program at an accredited post-secondary institution
• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• You must be returning to full-time studies after the work term
• Attach your most recent transcripts with your application

Location and other Key Details:

• This is an 8, 12 or 16-month work term starting in January 2025
• Locations include Fort McMurray (Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo) or Fort Hills. Fort Hills is camp based, requiring Fly-in-Fly-Out of Calgary or Edmonton
• Relocation support will be provided if required
• Students who live and work in Fort McMurray are eligible for a cash allowance to address the cost of living and the remote nature of the region

Why Suncor?
Suncor’s operations include oil sands development, production and upgrading; offshore oil and gas; petroleum refining in Canada and the U.S.; and the company’s Petro-Canada retail and wholesale distribution networks (including Canada’s Electric Highway™, a coast-to-coast network of fast-charging electric vehicle stations).
With a strong strategy for growth and our long-standing approach to sustainability, operational excellence, capital discipline and technology and innovation, Suncor offers a solid foundation for you to continue building your career. We offer rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute and grow in a variety of career-building positions – all of which means tremendous potential for your future. We are focused on deepening our commitment to inclusion and diversity and creating a respectful workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We have numerous employee inclusion networks to help foster an inclusive and respectful culture and drive positive change within Suncor. Current networks include both workplace inclusion networks (focusing on inclusion and respect for all), and identity-focused networks (focusing on building community and a sense of belonging and allyship). Through the Journey of Reconciliation, we are progressing the way we think and act to build greater mutual trust and respect with the Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request

• Support Engineers of Record and Resident Geotechnical Engineers
• Support the compilation and collection of reports
• Support engineering analyses, drafting, reporting, and data entry
• Participate in visual inspection of structures for Construction QA, Performance, and safety, including dams, pit walls, ponds, excavations, trenches, pipelines, pit faces, spoil piles, stockpiles, and overburden waste dumps
• Support instrumentation monitoring
• Assisting with preparation of technical and stewardship presentations/slide