Drilling Engineer (EIT) - Edmonton

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for. 

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies. 

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. 

Come be part of the Upstream and Global Operations Department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada. Our offices are located in across Canada. 

What role you will play in our team

Provide support to the Well Engineering team to design and implement well drilling and surveillance programs at all Imperial assets, including the thermal in-situ operations at Cold Lake and the mining operations at Kearl.

What you will do

• Assist with design of drilling programs and procedures and provide technical analyses on well trajectory, tubular design, and torque and drag
• Work with drilling engineers and cross functional disciplines to implement design improvements and/or field trials on well equipment or procedures
• Lead offset well reviews to investigate drilling problems and benchmark performance with industry peers to support best in class well delivery
• Assist drilling engineers with rig surveillance including performance benchmarking, continuous improvement initiatives, and adherence to internal best practices
• Lead or participate in morning rig calls, drilling technical reviews, or risk assessments
• Identify new well opportunities, efficiencies or technical trials, evaluate risks and benefits, and lead implementation
• Work with suppliers to redesign and trial new equipment, tools and technologies to improve drilling cost and reliability
• Participate in technical training, technical reviews, or workshops

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Second or Third Year of an engineering program at a Canadian accredited university
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a Canadian Accredited University 
• Your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application
• Demonstrated leadership and strong academic skills

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Prior oil and gas or industrial experience is an asset
• Role best suited for Petroleum, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering programs

Start date: 2027

Location: Edmonton, AB

Your benefits 

• A company committed to career growth - we recruit those who are interested in a career with Imperial and prefer to develop and promote people from within. Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career.
• Successful networking and mentoring programs - enables you to spend time with managers from across the organization to learn about other departments and opportunities. Also allows you to connect with peers at a similar experience level.
• Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement - these standards are the reason Imperial is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve.
• Exceptional benefits program - includes competitive savings, retirement, and healthcare plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs. A comprehensive relocation package is provided, if required. Educational and physical fitness financial assistance programs round out our benefits package.
• Continuous learning environment - encourages you to augment your skills and capabilities.
• If you are talented, driven, and want to make meaningful contributions that really impact environmental, safety and bottom line objectives, then you owe it to yourself to apply with Imperial.
• Early Career Foundation Program - provides you with the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of expertise or develop skills in a variety of different areas. You will quickly be given large areas of responsibility and will be encouraged to take on stretch assignments as you progress.
• Competitive vacation and earned days off (EDO) package - provides you with three weeks of vacation (the first year is pro-rated based on your hiring date). In addition, under our EDO program, employees take off one scheduled Friday per month and up to two floating EDO days (depending on work location and start date during the year) annually for use at your discretion with approval.

Other considerations

• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required
• We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted
• In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates
• To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted.

Application deadline: October 12, 2026

Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at Recruit.Services.CA@exxonmobil.com.

Eligibility to work in Canada

All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit. 

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Job ID: 108650

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