We’re Hiring! Summer Term Engineer‑in-Training

Position Description

Company: PTAC Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada

Title: Summer Term Engineer-in-Training

Location: Calgary, AB

Anticipated Start Date: April 27, 2026 (16-week Summer Term)

Company Background

PTAC Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada is an energetic organization that serves as a neutral non-profit facilitator of collaborative R&D and technology development and operates in partnership with all industry stakeholders to transform challenges into opportunities. By effectively leveraging financial resources and technical expertise through our proven model, PTAC has been able to able to support collaborative networks which advance innovative R&D and technology development projects, that address pertinent industry challenges through activities which reduce costs, improve operational efficiencies, enhance environmental stewardship, advance regulatory development, and provide our industry with the social license to operate.

Job Description

PTAC Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada is seeking a proactive Summer Term Engineer-in-Training (EIT), either a recent graduate or a student currently enrolled in their 3rd or 4th year of an accredited engineering program, to join our team for a summer work term. The successful candidate for will have an opportunity to network with a variety of people at the forefront of the oil and gas industry, helping manage projects that will have a significant impact on responsible oil and gas development, with specific focus in the fields of methane emissions reductions and digitization. The Summer Term EIT will contribute to the scoping, analysis, and implementation of technology development projects and provide hands-on experience in a collaborative team, supporting engineers and project managers to deliver technical excellence.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer, the Summer Term EIT will be responsible for:
  • Supporting projects through scoping, drafting, and analysis, ensuring compliance with project proposals and expectations.
  • Writing briefs and documentation describing technologies and technology development projects.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on projects.
  • Performing calculations, preparing reports, and analyzing technical data to identify solutions.
  • Supporting project documentation, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Monitoring project progress, budget, timelines, budget and risks, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and proactively taking action when necessary.

Experience and Skills Required:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Petroleum, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, or a related discipline), or enrollment in the 3rd or 4th year of an accredited engineering program.
  • Strong technical skills and familiarity with software tools.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
  • Energetic team player with positive attitude

Working Conditions

  • This position includes office and inside work with infrequent travel and exposure to outside hazards. No field operations required.
  • This is a hybrid position, requiring the contractor to be in-office several days per week in Calgary, with the flexibility to work partially remote, while ensuring consistent access to virtual meeting platforms.

Applicant Eligibility

Applicants must be between 15 – 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period.

Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person granted refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment.

International students are not eligible for this position.

Application Process

Please submit your cover letter and resume with the subject line “Summer Term EIT”, by March 6, 2026 in confidence to [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered will be contacted.