Facilities Engineering Summer Students 

4 month term  

Our Opportunity: 

Are you searching for an exciting and rewarding student opportunity? Look no further than Enerplus! We offer a wide range of challenging and diverse assignments. You’ll be fully integrated with your team, gaining high-level experience, technical knowledge, and training to prepare you for full-time employment. 

Working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, our Facilities Engineering summer student positions will provide you with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals, receive one-on-one mentorship, and apply your academic experience in a meaningful way while growing and developing your skills, contributing to our Facilities team, and kick-starting a successful engineering career. 

Opportunity details are as follows: 

Term length: 4 months 

Term start:  May or June 2024 

Job location:  Denver, Colorado 

Shift schedule:  5 days/week (Monday – Friday), 8 hours/day 

Hybrid Option: Yes  

Safety sensitive position:  Yes (Will partake in trips to the field 2-3 times during the summer, always accompanied by an Enerplus Facilities Engineer) 

Key Accountabilities: 

• Work closely with a mentor and be assigned a project and related responsibilities to provide you with hands-on, learning opportunities. 

• Assist the team with day-to-day operations and special projects 

• Complete and update engineering design package documents including: Scope of Work, Design Signoff Forms, Budget / Cost Estimates, Piping Specifications, Bill of Materials, Cause and Effect, Engineering Drawings / Redlines    

• Gain high-level knowledge of the multitude of disciplines and stages required in the “life of a well”. Obtain a solid understanding of all aspects involved in the separation, storage, and take-away process of production fluids and gas. Use your grasp on the subject matter in day-to-day operations and through special projects. 

• Investigate the impact of environmental and regulatory rules on facility design. Assist in the design and implementation of projects related to these rules and regulations. 

• Work closely with Enerplus’ interdisciplinary teams through meetings and electronic communication. Share pertinent information to the appropriate parties in a clear, effective, and timely manner.   

• Efficiently track project related data and costs using the appropriate software programs. 

What You Bring to The Role:    

• Minimum two years of completed post-secondary in a Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum or Electrical Engineering undergraduate degree program  

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent communicator. 

• Self-starter with a strong work ethic. 

• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment and effectively track and manage priorities. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. 

What We Offer: 

• Hybrid work program. 

• Robust onboarding and student development program.  

• Competitive salary. 

• Designated office closure days during May – September. 

• US and Canadian cross-border teams and project work opportunities. 

Why Enerplus? 

Founded in 1986, Enerplus was Canada’s first oil and gas royalty trust with a proven track record for delivering competitive returns for our shareholders. As we transitioned our assets to focus on unconventional, organic growth opportunities, we have continued to prioritize responsible development and thoughtful investment to create value for our shareholders. 

Today, we’re an independent North American exploration and production company focused on developing our high-quality assets through a disciplined, returns-based capital program. This focus, our accountability and our people will help us deliver differentiated long-term shareholder value. 

At Enerplus, our culture of accountability is what sets us apart. Our cultural beliefs and HEART values guide our actions. We take our work seriously but like to have fun along the way. We take pride in creating a workplace where everyone feels welcomed and encouraged to actively participate and contribute. Our hybrid work program and “No Dress Code Dress Code” practice are just two examples of how we support our employees’ wellbeing, engagement, and productivity by providing flexibility and choice. 

We’re thrilled to have been recognized with the Globe and Mail Women Lead Here award, named one of Fast Company’s 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators and received the Charter Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) 2023 Strategic Innovator award. Our work environment is progressive, innovative, collaborative, and fast-paced. We empower our employees to generate ideas and act, all in the pursuit of driving value for our business. 

To learn more about our business, our culture and to hear what our students say about their experiences at Enerplus, copy and paste this link into your web browser:   https://www.enerplus.com/careers/join-our-team/ 

All candidates applying to Enerplus must have legal authorization to work in Colorado with no restrictions. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This posting will close once a successful candidate has been selected.