Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering Student - OH (Spring OR Summer 2026)

Cenovus is a leading integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary, known for its commitment to safely and responsibly maximizing the value of its assets across Canada, the United States, and the Asia Pacific region. Cenovus operates a diverse portfolio that includes oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil, natural gas projects across Western Canada, and offshore crude oil production in Newfoundland and Labrador along with natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Its downstream operations also cover upgrading, refining, and marketing activities in both Canada and the United States. Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025, Cenovus invests heavily in employee career development, supportive workplace culture, and total rewards packages, reflecting its commitment to being an employer of choice within the energy sector. The company promotes continuous learning, leadership development, and encourages internal job mobility, fostering an environment where employees gain new perspectives and apply their expertise in innovative ways. This opportunity is a Co-Op/Internship position designed for Electrical, Instrumentation, or Electronics Engineering students participating in either the January or May 2026 work terms based in Lima, Ohio, or Toledo, Ohio. This student position lasts a four-month term, where students will be immersed in meaningful, diverse, and challenging assignments alongside experienced professionals within Cenovus. The role offers hands-on experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering projects, supporting various phases including feasibility studies, front-end engineering design (FEED), equipment specification, and development of engineering package reviews. Students will gain practical field support experience involving instrumentation, PLC, and safety instrumented systems (SIS) related to maintenance, troubleshooting, construction, testing, commissioning, and startup activities. In addition to technical responsibilities, the position emphasizes optimization of preventive maintenance processes, report reviews, and work package developments pertinent to corrective actions and follow-ups. Students will also receive experience in troubleshooting, engineering, programming, and loop checking of PLCs and SIS devices, as well as participating in reliability studies and failure investigations. The program integrates a structured support system including mentors, program leads, human resources, and peer networks, as well as providing opportunities to present learnings directly to Cenovus leadership. Networking events, professional development workshops, and team collaboration form a critical part of this internship, helping students grow their skills and professional networks. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited electrical, instrumentation, electronics engineering, or closely related engineering degree program and maintain enrollment throughout the work term, returning to full-time studies afterward. Students currently pursuing master’s or Ph.D. degrees may also be considered, but new graduates are ineligible. Candidates must be legally authorized to work full-time in the U.S. for the duration of the term and be available to start in January or May 2026. Due to location requirements, having reliable transportation is necessary since public transit options are limited. This Cenovus internship provides a robust platform for students to launch their careers in electrical and instrumentation engineering within a supportive and dynamic corporate environment. With a culture that values integrity, collaboration, continuous improvement, and safety, Cenovus empowers its interns with the tools and experiences to make significant contributions to the energy industry while developing professionally and academically.

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. full-time for the duration of the work term and able to produce documentation
• Available to begin work in January 2026 or May 2026
• Must be enrolled in a relevant engineering degree program and returning to full-time studies after the work term or registered in a co-op/internship program
• Candidates currently in Masters or Ph.D. programs may be considered
• Must have own transportation for field locations
• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities