Cenovus Energy · 3 hours ago
Student, Mechanical Engineering - OH (Fall 2026)
US-OH-Toledo
Full-time
Onsite
New GradCenovus Energy is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary, offering a Co-Op/Internship opportunity for Mechanical Engineering students. The role involves working on important projects in Rotating and Fixed Equipment/Reliability Engineering and Operations Project Management, providing hands-on experience and mentorship.
Energy ManagementManufacturingNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Perform field visits to assist the area team with troubleshooting equipment
Support field investigations to develop and document technical scoping for repair, replacement, and/or modifications
Assist in Fitness-For-Service evaluations of equipment identified by the mechanical integrity program to ensure compliance with Cenovus engineering practices and ASME codes/standards
Assist in the development and creation of engineering work packages for routine maintenance activities (Specifications, Drawings, Bill of Materials, Work Scope, Vendor Data) in accordance with Cenovus engineering practices and ASME codes/standards
Help with updating plant rotating and fixed equipment technical drawings/documents
Assist with generating and/or updating plant material descriptions for critical spare parts
Help to gather and enter updated information into existing or newly created spreadsheets. Data may come from engineering files or verification of equipment located throughout the refinery
Contact machinery vendors for missing/required information
Participate in field supervision of maintenance and project work conducted throughout the refinery
Use predictive maintenance tools to be utilized to examine machinery to assess machinery condition and to determine the scope of work during machine overhaul
Assist with creating SAP (ERP software) notifications, purchase requests, and cost accounting methods
Develop engineering troubleshooting skills
Assist project engineers with designs of less complex equipment such as piping, pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, etc
Provide data for engineering, procurement, and construction of capital projects
Apply hands-on project management
Maintain and develop cost budgets and schedules for projects
Oversee on-site construction and commissioning of engineering projects
Assist project engineers and other discipline engineers to ensure consistency in the execution of project management activities
Help create and scope out potential projects to improve output
Help to coordinate site projects through execution, planning, and interface stages, ensuring that activities are completed on schedule and within budget
Assist the refinery operations to understand performance and production data
Qualification
Required
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. 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
Ability to work well in a team environment
Solid analytical and Microsoft Suite skills, specifically Excel
Excellent interpersonal, judgement, and decision-making skills
Must be enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, or related Engineering degree 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
Benefits
A multi-discipline program with meaningful, hands-on work experience.
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.
Students moving for their work term may be eligible to receive a lump sum relocation payment to assist with relocation expenses.
Mentorship & peer support: Technical mentorship and buddy programs.
Engaging events: career development sessions, networking opportunities and volunteer initiatives.
Relocation support: relocation assistance may be available.
Company
Cenovus Energy
Cenovus Energy is an integrated energy company that develops, produces, transports and markets crude oil and natural gas.
Founded in 2009
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.86BKey Investors
Saskatchewan Technology Fund
2025-11-18Post Ipo Debt· $1.86B
2025-10-31Grant
2022-10-13Post Ipo Equity· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Jon McKenzie
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Alexander Pourbaix
Board Chair
Recent News
2026-01-23
BNN Bloomberg
2026-01-22
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