Engineering Intern –8, 12 Or 16 Month Term

Job Type:

Intern/Student (Fixed Term)

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). Plains also operates strategically-located facilities for crude oil and NGL storage, separates NGL from natural gas and fractionates NGL into pure liquid petroleum gas (LPG) products, including propane and butane.

Fueled by our strong leadership team and a dedicated employee base, combined with our expertise in marketing, logistics and our asset base, Plains is well-positioned to provide our customers with flexible, value-added services now and in the future.

We are looking for high achieving, analytical, creative, entrepreneurial, and passionate students to join our Early Talent program. The Plains Early Talent program offers students the opportunity to learn and develop the skills they need to pursue long, successful careers in the energy industry.

Students are an integral part of our team, whose contributions help drive our business forward. Plains is proud to foster a culture where students are empowered to ask questions and feel as though they are part of the team from day one. We provide our students with opportunities to build their professional networks through working alongside skilled professionals, mentors, and other students.

Plains’ internship opportunities have been specifically designed to provide students the opportunity to apply their academic studies and gain valuable experience through meaningful and challenging work. Intern opportunities are available in a variety of our business groups. 

Currently, Plains has a unique opportunity for a student to join our Project Development Engineering team in our Calgary office for an 8, 12, or 16-month term position beginning May 2024. The successful student will work closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers to help research, scope, and estimate projects from initial concept to Approval for Expenditure. Projects originate with our Emerging Energy, Natural Gas Liquids, and Crude Business Development teams and will be presented to commercial, field operations, and engineering stakeholders. The successful student can expect to gain valuable experience in multi-discipline engineering design, project management, project governance, project economics, and researching emerging technologies to improve energy efficiency in our industry.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of and present an assigned project(s);
• Navigate and interpret multi-discipline engineering drawings and documents;
• Attend internal/external meetings, where applicable; and
• Develop an understanding of processes and overall function of assigned Engineering group;
• Achieve and complete assigned tasks as outlined at the beginning of the work term;
• Assist other engineers and managers in various ad hoc requests as required.

Qualifications:

• Experience with other Microsoft tools such as SharePoint and/or design software such as AutoCAD would be considered an asset
• Interns must be able to commit to a full 8, 12, or 16-month work term starting May 2024 to be considered for the program;
• Both formal and non-formal co-op students are eligible to apply;
• Preference will be given to a student who will be returning to university to finish their undergraduate degree following the completion of this work term;
• The successful candidate must provide satisfactory references and complete a Criminal Background Check. 
• Must have completed at least two years of studies;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Proficiency with MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under minimal supervision;
• Effective listening skills and desire to understand new things;
• Previous work terms are considered an asset;
• Interns must be pursuing an undergraduate Engineering degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, and/or Civil;
• Demonstrate strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills;
• Proven flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing business conditions; and
• Interns must be able and willing to relocate themselves to Calgary for the entire duration of the work term;

Documents required with your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Unofficial transcript (you must include this to be considered)

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application through our company website (note you will not be considered if you apply only through your university’s job board). All applications should be submitted on/or before October 31, 2023; however, a successful candidate may be selected prior to this date.

As a student at Plains you'll receive a competitive compensation, industry leading work experience, and the opportunity to take part in a variety of social events with colleagues.

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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All applicants not chosen for an interview shall have all personal information permanently deleted or disposed of with the exception of their resume, which will be kept on file in the event that another suitable position becomes available.