Drilling Engineer

The OpportunityJOB DESCRIPTION Make your mark while you grow your career! We are looking for Drilling Engineer to join our Drilling team at Canadian Natural. As the successful candidate, you will be involved in Canadian drilling and completion activities with a focus on delivering safe, low-cost operations with strong pre-spud planning. You will have the opportunity to participate in design, assurance and execution phases of projects across a wide range of areas.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta*
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shift (Monday – Friday)
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: October 26, 2025
• Please note, periodic travel to site will be required.

Key Accountabilities

• Plan and program drilling operations safely, cost effectively and in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements

• Prepare accurate programs, along with detailed and accurate cost estimates
• Complete detailed area reviews, analyze offset well data and new technologies to develop optimized drilling techniques and liner designs
• Prepare and present peer reviews on area development and well designs

• Review well files to generate drilling, completion and well servicing history
• Work in conjunction with and provide leadership to asset teams to effectively design, forecast materials, plan and budget projects

• Manage timing and scheduling of drilling projects and communicate information to management, asset teams, vendors and all disciplines involved throughout the project

• Provide support during drilling operations and assist the Operations Superintendent with daily operations, planning and vendor performance analysis
• Complete project reviews and lookbacks to evaluate the effectiveness of projects to optimize current and future projects
• Document and implement learning events and incorporate into future projects

• Stay current with drilling and completion production liner technology to ensure timely and effective application of technology

What You Bring To The Role

• 5-10 years of technical/operational experience in both conventional and/or thermal drilling and completion activities
• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering and registration or eligibility for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGA)
• Strong project management skills gained through experience of multi discipline, complex projects, with a strong understanding of project development and delivery process
• Ability to lead technical change through all steps of innovation, development, risk management, implementation, training and sustainment
• Alignment with our core values: safety, collaboration, operational discipline, integrity, positivity and continuous learning

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Friday

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer! About Us We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025. We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right with fun and integrity. Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d. Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way. Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package. Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity. Check out some of our Employee Testimonials ! All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.