Engineering Co-op Students

ARC has had an exciting growth story driven by the contributions of our people, principled business strategy and high-performance culture. Today, we are a proud member of the Shell Group, and a Canadian energy company with a strong track record of operational and environmental performance. 

In alignment with our values, we are proud to produce Canadian energy safely and efficiently. Producing low-cost, reliable energy strengthens our resilience in the evolving global energy system, and enables ARC to create value for our people, shareholders, stakeholders and communities. 

Following our guiding principles has shaped the company we are today and will underpin our success in the future. Through innovation, teamwork and a commitment to operational excellence, our diverse team of people drive our company’s success. From the office to the field, our team of talented professionals work hard each day to safely execute our business and create positive and lasting impacts for our stakeholders. 

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

Our Engineering teams are currently seeking candidates for multiple 2027 Co-op Student positions across our Production, Completions, Operations Planning, and Data Analytics groups. These 8 or 12-month work terms will commence in May 2027 and are based in Calgary with possible travel to field locations on occasion. 

These dynamic positions will provide the successful candidates with an excellent opportunity to continue to learn about the western Canadian oil & gas industry as well as further develop their petroleum engineering skills. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Production 

• Collaborate with Senior Production Engineers as well as various Operations staff, including Field personnel, to complete engineering studies related to the development and optimization of oil and gas wells 

• Assist in well file reviews to identify production optimization opportunities and assist in the planning, design, and execution of these opportunities

• Work on operating cost saving initiatives to improve operational efficiency of processing equipment and wells 

• Calculate facility capacities to understand where potential bottlenecks are when planning future drilling 

Completions 

• Compile ARC completions data and conduct lookbacks on technology trials in an effort to improve capital efficiency 

• Complete competitor drilling and completions activity review specific for Montney activity 

• Prepare fracture communication mitigation plans for single and pad completions 

• Assist Completions Engineers in well file reviews and programming well completions, reviewing and summarizing technical literature and new technologies, and in data preparation and analysis on technical projects 

Operations Planning 

• Collaborate with Water Engineers, Development Engineers, Production Engineers and Field Operations to evaluate projects that help improve ARC’s water strategy and leading ESG performance

• Support the Water Engineering team in planning and designing operations, reporting, cost analysis and continuous improvement objectives

• Collaborate with the evaluation of new technologies and methods for de-salination, evaporation, bacteria treatment and dissolved contaminant removal 

• Assist the team with the evaluation of long-term water strategies

Data Analytics 

• Engage with a multidisciplinary team of Developers, Analysts, Engineers, and Geoscientists to perform comprehensive data analysis

• Develop and implement analytical tools and models to derive insights that support decision-making across various projects 

• Utilize visualization tools like Spotfire and Power BI to create impactful data representations and dashboards 

• Write and optimize SQL queries and Python scripts to manipulate and analyze complex datasets 

• Demonstrate a curious mindset by exploring data to uncover trends, patterns, and stories that inform business strategies 

• Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions to learn from and contribute to the collective expertise of the team 

• Support the creation of a collaborative environment where data-driven insights lead to innovative solutions 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO ARC:

• These positions are ideally suited for students currently in their second or third year of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Mechanical, Petroleum, or Chemical, or a related degree and are returning to school after the co-op term 

• Experience leading and contributing to technical projects, including scheduling, delegation, and management of activities

• Innate curiosity and the ability to narrate stories through data, demonstrating how numbers can drive business improvements and innovation 

• Strong computer and data analysis skills are considered an asset 

• Intermediate MS Office/365 skills including Excel, Word and PowerPoint and prior experience with industry related software and visualization tools is considered an asset 

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills and can develop positive working relationships with all levels of the organization 

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines 

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities at the same time in a dynamic environment 

• Petroleum industry related experience will be considered an asset 

REWARDING OPPORTUNITY: 

• An opportunity to be part of delivering responsible energy by developing and growing your career with us 

• Working collaboratively with, and learning from some of the most talented and experienced people in our industry 

• A culture of caring and high performance 

• Focus on health and well-being 

• An environment where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, feel a sense of belonging, and can contribute fully to the organization’s success 

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the Canadian energy industry 

We are pleased to share that Shell’s acquisition of ARC Resources Ltd. has now officially closed. This marks an important milestone for both organizations and the beginning of a new chapter together. 

ARC Resources Ltd. is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell and will continue to operate largely as a standalone business for a period of time before fully integrating. 

We thank you for your interest in ARC, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodation for applicants is available upon request during the talent acquisition process.