About the job

We're hiring: Industrial AI Engineering Intern (MEng)

Abu Dhabi, UAE (on-site)January or May 2027, for 4, 8 or 12 monthsReports to the President

Nordhail builds industrial AI for the energy sector, with Calgary roots and customers around the world. Our AI is only as good as the engineering knowledge behind it, and that's where you come in.

THE ROLEYou'll write and validate the engineering handbooks our AI relies on, then test it with the questions an operator or site engineer would actually ask. This role values what you've learned on site over what you've learned in code. No programming or machine learning background needed: we'll teach you AI-assisted development as you go.

WHAT YOU'LL DO• Write and structure equipment handbooks, operating procedures, standards and site practices• Validate content for technical accuracy against your field experience• Build test questions from real operating scenarios and score our AI's answers as correct, incomplete or unsafe• Work with our engineering team to close the gaps• Present your findings to leadership at the end of your term

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR• MEng students in Chemical, Petroleum, Process, Mechanical or Mining Engineering• Industrial field experience from a co-op, work term or industry role• Able to spot when an answer is technically wrong, and explain why

Bonus points for:• Exposure to oil and gas, mining, utilities, process control or asset management• Experience with SCADA, historian or sensor data• Arabic language skills

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN• Direct mentorship from Nordhail's founders• Hands-on experience shaping and testing industrial AI• A paid role in a startup where your input shapes the product