Drafting/Design Student

Job summary

The student will assist in maintaining underground facility maps and drafting various engineering documents including P&IDs, PFDs, and pipeline designs. They will also provide technical support for construction projects by managing documentation and redlining drawings.

Job details

Tundra Oil & Gas is a Manitoba-based oil and gas exploration and production company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Winnipeg-based James Richardson & Sons, Limited. Tundra’s head office is in Winnipeg, with additional offices in Virden, Estevan, and Calgary. At Tundra, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success, and we are dedicated to growing our company in a sustainable and disciplined way. This philosophy has served us well since our inception in 1980. Today, Tundra is a team 400-strong, and a leader in the Manitoba and southeast Saskatchewan oil industry. We take pride in supporting the communities in which we operate and stewarding the resources we manage for today and for the future. We are committed to working together and to getting everyone home safe every day. THE OPPORTUNITY: Tundra has an opportunity for a Drafting & Design Student for the summer of 2027 (May-August) based out of the Virden, Manitoba office. REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: * Assisting in maintaining underground Facilities maps (updating against known QA/QC data, Licenses, external data, locates received from the field, etc.) * Drafting and designing of P&ID’s, PFD, ISO’s and plot plans for construction projects * Drafting and designing of pipelines for Tundra’s flow line projects * Drafting and designing small construction projects – Header upgrades, flow line tie in, Satellite, etc. * Providing technical support for construction projects (assembly of construction binders, bill of materials, clearances & crossing agreements, etc.) * Redlining of drawings pre- and post-construction * Other related duties as required WHAT YOU NEED: * In progress of obtaining a post-secondary education in an Engineering Technology field * Understanding of and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings – PFD, P&ID’s, Isometrics, plot plans, surveys * AutoCAD experience WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: * Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Highly organized with excellent attention to detail * Ability to handle multiple priorities * Strong initiative * Team player who enjoys learning and contributing to team goals * Accountability for accuracy and high quality of work performed * Embraces new technologies, recognizes the need for changes, responds effectively to changing conditions, and applies continuous improvement techniques OTHER DETAILS: * This position is office-based (Monday to Friday) * Working independently with minimal supervision If you are interested in joining our team for the summer, please visit the Careers section of our website at www.tundraoilandgas.com [http://www.tundraoilandgas.com] to submit your application by end of day, November 8th, 2026. We wish to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The student will assist in maintaining underground facility maps and drafting various engineering documents including P&IDs, PFDs, and pipeline designs. They will also provide technical support for construction projects by managing documentation and redlining drawings.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary Engineering Technology program. Proficiency in AutoCAD and the ability to interpret engineering drawings are required.

Listed skills

• AutoCAD · Preferred
• Technical Support · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• AutoCAD
• Engineering drawing interpretation
• P&ID design
• PFD design
• Isometric drawing
• Plot plan design
• Pipeline drafting
• Technical support
• Bill of materials
• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Quality assurance
• Bill Of Materials
• Accountability
• Construction
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Engineering Drawings
• Facility Management
• Oil and Gas
• Quality Control
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Engineering
• Energy
• Construction
• Art & Design
• Design Drafter
• Design Engineering Technician
• Electrical Engineering Technicians
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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