Engineering Intern - Field chez Whitecap Resources Inc.

Whitecap Resources Inc. is a leading Canadian energy company committed to delivering reliable returns to shareholders through the responsible development of oil and natural gas assets in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. With a strong track record of profitable growth and a sustainable dividend, Whitecap delivers long-term value to investors, supported by investment-grade financial strength.

Since September 2009, Whitecap has experienced remarkable growth, increasing production from 850 boe/d to over 365,000 boe/d. We have unconventional and conventional assets exclusively focused in Western Canada and the asset base includes the Weyburn EOR Project. As a majority owner and operator of the Weyburn EOR Project, annually we safely sequester approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 making it a unique project within our portfolio. We currently employ 1,200 people, including our valued contract staff.

At Whitecap, our corporate culture is entrepreneurial. We strive to create a culture of purpose and integrity where initiative and innovation are encouraged and valued. Our corporate philosophy allows us to develop skills, collaborate alongside our teammates, and ultimately have a fulfilling career.

Whitecap is looking to fill Engineering Internship positions for May 2026 based in our Weyburn, SK office. These internships can vary in length and will provide you the opportunity to get hands on experience that will develop the skills for a career in Oil and Gas industry.

Through the application process, you can let us know your preference for the length of your internship and we will try our best to match you with the best placement here at Whitecap.

Please include a cover letter, resume and a copy of your transcript in one document as part of your application.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Interns will work directly under the mentorship of an experienced engineer and have the opportunity to be part of our dynamic high performing team in the field. You will do challenging work, solve problems, and add value. Examples of some of the duties are outlined below:

Field Optimization Engineering

• Provide support on well optimizations which includes surface and downhole (pump efficiency reviews, economics and equipment loading evaluation)

• Design artificial lift systems (rod pumps, progressive cavity pumps and electric submersible pumps)

• Trouble shoot downhole challenges by evaluating workover economics and downhole design strategies

• Evaluate shut-in wells to determine if economically viable to re-activate or be added to the abandonment program

• Optimization tracking and data analysis

• Field time with Operations and the Service Rigs

• Analyse data and provide detailed direction based on trending and mechanical/process evaluation

• Evaluate various Waterfloods effectiveness and optimization opportunities

• Create area maps to provide alignment and communications networks

• Review operating expense trends looking for opportunities for reduction

• Review production variances to observe trends and provide feedback to enhance production

• Steam line processes to maximize the Opti Teams time

• Review chemical programs and understand the requirements/economics/optimization possibilities

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in 3rd year of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and scheduled to return to school following the internship

• Previous experience in the oil and gas industry would be an asset

• Excellent computer skills with in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel

• Experience with business intelligence software (Tableau, Power BI, Spotfire) and/or data analysis tools (Python, R) would be an asset

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment is required

• Enthusiastic individual with excellent organizational and time management skills

• Team player who enjoys learning and contributing to team goals