Drilling & Completions Engineering Intern

Job summary

The intern will rotate through drilling and completions engineering assignments, assisting with infrastructure maintenance, program execution, and operational planning. They will also participate in field visits and receive mentorship from senior engineers to gain practical industry experience.

Job details

DRILLING & COMPLETIONS ENGINEERING INTERN At Paramount Resources Ltd. we’re driven by the passion to be the best. Paramount is dynamic, fast-moving and unsatisfied with the status quo. A combination of focused approach, technical expertise and financial depth has propelled us into one of the top exploration and production companies in Canada. While our continued progress can be attributed to many factors, our people are the primary reason for Paramount’s success. Our premium land positions, diversified portfolio and financial flexibility set the stage for our talented teams to showcase their proven ability to deliver top-tier results. Be part of the energy – join Paramount today! We’re a Canadian company based in Calgary, Alberta and our shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol POU. About this opportunity: We are looking for engineering students in the Engineering Internship Program for a 16-month work term commencing in May 2027. Paramount Resources Engineering Interns will be placed on two eight-month assignments in Drilling Engineering and Completions Engineering. The Engineering Internship program is part of Paramount’s overall New Graduate Recruitment program which also includes the Summer Student and Rotational New Grad (EIT) positions. This position is based in-person, in our downtown Calgary office. What you’ll be doing: * You will be exposed to typical engineering responsibilities in the assignment area. Engineering areas include Drilling Engineering (8 months) and Completions Engineering (8 months). * In Drilling Engineering, you will be responsible for the infrastructure maintenance of oil and gas fields and gain a foundational understanding of process flow and piping. You will have the opportunity to assist senior engineers with building execution programs for drilling at specific wells. * In Completions Engineering, you will be responsible for planning, designing, and executing operations within the completions group. You will be able to review performance and adjacent wells within Paramount’s scope to analyze competitiveness within the oil and gas sector. * You will be supervised and mentored by a Senior Engineer within the group during your internship period. * You will be encouraged to go on field visits to acquire a better understanding of field and servicing Drilling & Completions within a team. Who you are: * You are currently in your 3rd year enrolled in a Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Energy, Oil and Gas, or Civil Engineering program. * You are currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering Program at one of the following institutions: University of Calgary, University of Saskatchewan, or Queens. * You are admitted to the Engineering Internship Program. * You are eligible to work in Canada. * You are someone with previous oil and gas experience (field experience considered an asset). * You are able to work effectively in a team environment. * You are someone who values feedback as a learning tool. * You are motivated, hard-working and determined to achieve superior results. * You are focused and have a keen attention to detail. What you have: * You have a strong safety mindset. * You have a valid driver’s license and two or more years of driving experience. * You have a strong obligation to accountability. * You have strong computer skills including data analysis and MS Office skills. * You have demonstrated effective decision-making skills. * You have good communication and presentation skills. What we can offer YOU: This position will provide you with an opportunity to leverage your skills in support of a Canadian-based energy company. You will receive on-the-job experience, coaching and training and work in a collaborative learning environment. Paramount offers competitive compensation. Successful candidates for this position will also be considered for future New Graduate positions. Paramount is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. Interested candidates who have the required qualifications and wish to apply may submit a single PDF document including a cover letter, résumé and current transcript online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Application Deadline: October 12, 2026 Job Location: Calgary, AB Job Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7.5-hour work days Term Start: May 2027 Term Length: 16 months

What you’ll do

The intern will rotate through drilling and completions engineering assignments, assisting with infrastructure maintenance, program execution, and operational planning. They will also participate in field visits and receive mentorship from senior engineers to gain practical industry experience.

Requirements

Candidates must be 3rd-year students in a relevant engineering program at specific Canadian universities and be enrolled in an internship program. Applicants must also possess a valid driver's license, strong computer skills, and the legal right to work in Canada.

Benefits

• On-the-job experience • Coaching • Training • Competitive compensation

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• MS-Office · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Drilling engineering
• Completions engineering
• Data analysis
• MS Office
• Communication
• Presentation skills
• Decision-making
• Safety mindset
• Teamwork
• Infrastructure maintenance
• Process flow
• Piping
• Accountability
• Strong Work Ethic
• Valid Driver's License
• Planning
• Data Analysis
• Decision Making
• Civil Engineering
• Collaborative Learning
• Computer Literacy
• Drilling Engineering
• Oil and Gas
• Operations
• Presentations
• Process Flow Diagrams
• Coaching
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Completions Engineering Intern
• Completions Engineer
• Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Related Professionals
• Petroleum Engineers