Mining​/Geotechnical​/Geological​/Civil Engineering Student

Position: Mining/Geotechnical/Geological/Civil Engineering Student May 2026

What you will do

Kearl Mining Engineering Student:

Being a part of our mine engineering team you will learn skills in mine planning and design. Our teams cover a wide range of scopes from supporting day to day active mine operations, planning for the development of future mine pits, and planning for the closure landscape of Kearl. Responsibilities could include data analytics, mine fleet assessments, pit design, material movement, and water management

You will be offered a wide range of duties where collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team will gain you valuable insight and experience into open pit mining operations

Kearl Tailings Planning Engineering Student:

You will be part of the mine and tailings planning team learning skills in tailings planning, fluid tailings management, fines treatment and tailings modeling/mass balance

You will be working closely with a multi-disciplinary technical team including mine planning, geotechnical engineering, and reclamation/closure planning in support of our two operational tailings facilities and future planned facilities

Kearl Geotechnical Engineering Student:

You will support the Geotechnical Engineering team and assist with design, surveillance, and reporting for Kearl’s earth structures, including tailings dykes, overburden disposal areas, roads, and pit walls. You will have the opportunity to interface with interdisciplinary teams and gain a working understanding of mine and tailings planning

Specific duties could include using Slope/W to complete stability analysis in support of earth structure designs, working with field staff to evaluate construction deviations, and reviewing geotechnical instrumentation to understand the performance of earth structures that are currently under construction

All positions include use of area specific engineering software.

About you

Skills and

Qualifications:

Enrolled in at least 2nd year of mining, civil, geotechnical, geological, or similar engineering undergraduate university program

Able to work independently, as well as collaboratively, in a team dynamic

Demonstrate a continuous improvement, and growth mindset

Preferred Qualifications /

Experience:

Previous job experience will be seen as an asset, especially in related industries

Open to occasional trips and coverage at the Kearl mine site if required, including overnight stays in camp

Previous experience using Slope/W is an asset for candidates interested in a position within the geotechnical team

Start date: May, 2026

Location: Calgary, AB

Work term
: 8 - 16 months

Other Considerations

We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.

In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.

Certain preferences in the recruitment process will be provided to candidates that self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations or Metis) from one of the communities mentioned above. A proof of membership letter from your association/settlement/band office will need to be attached to your application.

Final date to receive applications: February 4, 2026

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