Job Posting: Engineer In Training (EIT) – Summer Term

Position Description 

Company: PTAC Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada 

Title: Engineer In Training (EIT) – Summer Term 

Location: Calgary, AB 

Anticipated Date: April 28, 2025 (16-week Summer Term) 

Company Background 

PTAC Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada is an energetic organization that serves as a neutral non-profit facilitator of collaborative R&D and technology development, and operates in partnership with all industry stakeholders to transform challenges into opportunities. By effectively leveraging financial resources and technical expertise through our proven model, PTAC has been able to able to support collaborative networks which advance innovative R&D and technology development projects, that address pertinent industry challenges through activities which reduce costs, improve operational efficiencies, enhance environmental stewardship, advance regulatory development, and provide our industry with the social license to operate.  

Job Description 

PTAC Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada is seeking a proactive Engineer In Training (EIT) to join our team for a summer work term. The successful candidate for the EIT position will have an opportunity to network with a variety of people at the forefront of the oil and gas industry, helping manage projects that will have a significant impact on responsible oil and gas development, with specific focus in the fields of methane emissions reductions and digitization. The EIT will contribute to the scoping, analysis, and implementation of technology development projects and provide hands-on experience in a collaborative team, supporting engineers and project managers to deliver technical excellence. 

Responsibilities 

Reporting directly to the Director of Technology, the Summer Term EIT will be responsible for: 

  • Supporting projects through scoping, drafting, and analysis, ensuring compliance with project proposals and expectations. 
  • Writing briefs and documentation describing technologies and technology development projects. 
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on projects. 
  • Performing calculations, preparing reports, and analyzing technical data to identify solutions. 
  • Supporting project documentation, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. 
  • Monitoring project progress, budget, timelines, budget and risks, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and proactively taking action when necessary. 

Experience and Skills Required: 

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, or related discipline) from an accredited institution. 
  • Registration: Eligible for registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA). 
  • Strong technical skills and familiarity with software tools. 
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to a fast-paced environment. 
  • Energetic team player with positive attitude 

Working Conditions 

  • This position includes office and inside work with infrequent travel and exposure to outside hazards. No field operations required. 
  • This is a hybrid position, requiring the contractor to be in-office several days per week in Calgary, with the flexibility to work partially remote, while ensuring consistent access to virtual meeting platforms. 

Wage is commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on PTAC, visit our website at www.ptac.org.  

Application Process  

Please submit your cover letter and resume with the subject line “EIT – Summer Term”, by March 10, 2025 to [email protected]   

 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered will be contacted.