Student – Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering

Cenovus Energy

Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering Student Intern working on diverse projects alongside industry professionals. Collaborating on engineering tasks and receiving mentorship in Lima or Toledo, OH.

Posted 7/3/2026internshipLima • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical and Instrumentation projects, including feasibility studies, equipment specification, and PLC/SIS troubleshooting. Proficient in preventive maintenance optimization and analytical skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel.

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Electrical EngineeringInstrumentation EngineeringPLC TroubleshootingSIS SupportPreventive Maintenance Optimization

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Hard Skills

Feasibility StudyData CollectionEquipment SpecificationEngineering Package ReviewWork Package DevelopmentLoop CheckReliability StudiesFailure Investigations

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsJudgementDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Suite

Industry Keywords

Electrical ProjectsInstrumentation ProjectsField SupportConstructionCommissioningStart-Up

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with Electrical and Instrumentation projects, including but not limited to Feasibility study, FEED, data collection, equipment specification, redlines/update drawings/documents, scope of work development, and engineering package review
Provide Electrical, Instrumentation, PLC, and SIS field support for maintenance/troubleshooting, construction, testing, commissioning, and start-up
Streamline preventive maintenance optimization, report review, work package development, and work notification generation for corrective actions and follow-up
Assist with PLC and SIS troubleshooting, engineering, programming, and loop check
Assist with reliability studies and failure investigations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Legally authorized to work in the U.S. full-time for the duration of your work term and able to produce documentation upon application (e.g., work visa)
Available to begin work in September 2026.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Solid analytical and Microsoft Suite skills, specifically Excel.
Excellent interpersonal, judgement, and decision-making skills.
Must be enrolled in an Electrical/Instrumentation/Electronics Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related Engineering degree at an accredited post-secondary institution at the time of intended work term and returning to full-time studies after the work term OR registered in an accredited post-secondary co-op or internship program for the duration of the work term.
New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A multi-discipline program with meaningful, hands-on work experience
Networking events coordinated by the New Grad Committee including group mentoring from senior/executive leaders, lunch ‘n learns, guest speakers, technical presentations, and holiday celebrations.
Wide support network including direct leaders, program leads, human resource, peers, mentor(s), New Grad Committee, and buddy.
Structured goal setting and performance evaluations.
Opportunity to present work-term learnings to the Cenovus Leadership team.
Students moving for their work term may be eligible to receive a lump sum relocation payment to assist with relocation expenses.