Cenovus Energy
Chemical and Environmental Engineering Student - Superior, WI (Spring OR Summer
Cenovus Energy, Superior, Wisconsin, United States, 54880
Overview
Worker Type: Student
Job Post End Date: 10/31/2025
Start Date:
Jan 2026 | May 2026
Location:
Superior, WI
Length of Term:
4 Months
This posting is for all
Chemical and Environmental Engineering
student positions in
Superior, WI . After submitting your application, you may receive a screening questionnaire where you can indicate your preferences.
Possible placement includes:
Process Engineering
Economics & Planning
Environmental Engineering
Process Safety Engineering
Note: The application deadline for this position is October 31, 2025.
What You’ll Do Responsibilities may vary depending on the specific position assigned to, but they may include:
Process Engineering
Perform unit tests and analyze operating data to improve profitability
Assist staff engineers with designs of less complex equipment such as piping, pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, etc.
Provide operating data for planning, operations improvement, economic evaluations, etc.
Assist process engineers with troubleshooting to determine causes and solutions to operating problems
Maintain and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for the process units
Economics & Planning
Support fuel blending, logistics (pipeline, rail, and truck), and Value Chain Planning
Collect and analyze data for the Daily Operating Plan
Support the initial stages of planning for capital investment projects
Test and model stream and tank samples to improve laboratory efficiency and minimize product giveaway
Oversee gasoline blending functions, ensuring alignment with pipeline schedules and truck rack demand
Prepare and deliver presentations to summarize project progress and contributions
Participate in daily refinery operations meetings, monitor refinery blends, prepare blending reports, and contribute to team updates
Environmental Engineering
Perform air and water emissions modeling and calculations
Develop emissions projections to support potential changes in refinery production levels
Recommend process changes to reduce/minimize emissions
Assist with data collection, tracking, and analysis for various regulatory programs to determine environmental compliance
Lead periodic sample collection in the field to measure process compliance
Aid program owners in regulatory report preparation for state and federal agencies (including air, water, and waste)
Participate in Environmental testing and audits, including air pollutant RATAs, furnace tuning, third party audits, and pond sampling
Communicate effectively with process and operation groups to gather and relay compliance statuses
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and safety teams on environmental best practices
Contribute to internal training, awareness campaigns, and compliance initiatives
Process Safety Engineering
Perform daily safety procedure audits and inspections as needed
Assist in the delivery of the Contractor Safety Training
Support PSM including PSI; PHA; MOC; auditing; Drawing Updates, MOC Doc, T/A Help
Assist with the development of HMIS signs and labeling
Perform the annual respiratory protection program audit for the Safety Department
Engage with field personnel to understand operational challenges, provide support, and reinforce a strong safety culture
Foster positive and constructive interactions with field personnel to encourage reporting of safety concerns and ensure effective communication
Perform other duties as assigned
Who You Are Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
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 either January 2026 or May 2026
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Solid analytical and Microsoft Suite skills, specifically Excel.
Excellent interpersonal, judgement, and decision-making skills.
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
Education
Must be enrolled in a Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, 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.
Candidates currently enrolled in either a Masters or Ph.D. program at an accredited post-secondary institution may also be considered.
New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.
Working Conditions
May include frequency of travel, sitting, standing, computer work, lifting, driving, working at site, etc.
Safety Sensitive
This may be a safety-sensitive role, and you will also be required to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during required work hours. Furthermore, you will also be required to pass the pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol assessment requirements.
Safety sensitive positions may require the operation of a motor vehicle. Applicants may be asked to provide a valid driver’s license if offered the position.
Submission Please submit a resume as a PDF document.
If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position, please email for assistance.
Student Program Benefits
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. Candidates must have their own means of transportation as there is no public transportation in field locations.
Additional Information
New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.
Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Learn more about our Student and New Grad program!
Interested in some of our past student experiences? Read their stories here.
Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.
#LI-DC2
Who we are Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, and other energy projects across Western Canada, the United States and internationally. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.
Find Cenovus on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
The Cenovus experience
Our development philosophy
We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:
Internal course offerings
Education assistance for additional development
Opportunities to work on special projects
Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders
We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes — for employees and for the company as a whole.
Our culture
Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better.
Our values:
Protect what matters
Do it right
Make it better
Do it together
Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.
Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.
Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).
Receive donation matching up to $25,000 annually.
Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.
Equal opportunity employer We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education.
For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com.
Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.
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Job Post End Date: 10/31/2025
Start Date:
Jan 2026 | May 2026
Location:
Superior, WI
Length of Term:
4 Months
This posting is for all
Chemical and Environmental Engineering
student positions in
Superior, WI . After submitting your application, you may receive a screening questionnaire where you can indicate your preferences.
Possible placement includes:
Process Engineering
Economics & Planning
Environmental Engineering
Process Safety Engineering
Note: The application deadline for this position is October 31, 2025.
What You’ll Do Responsibilities may vary depending on the specific position assigned to, but they may include:
Process Engineering
Perform unit tests and analyze operating data to improve profitability
Assist staff engineers with designs of less complex equipment such as piping, pumps, heat exchangers, tanks, etc.
Provide operating data for planning, operations improvement, economic evaluations, etc.
Assist process engineers with troubleshooting to determine causes and solutions to operating problems
Maintain and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) for the process units
Economics & Planning
Support fuel blending, logistics (pipeline, rail, and truck), and Value Chain Planning
Collect and analyze data for the Daily Operating Plan
Support the initial stages of planning for capital investment projects
Test and model stream and tank samples to improve laboratory efficiency and minimize product giveaway
Oversee gasoline blending functions, ensuring alignment with pipeline schedules and truck rack demand
Prepare and deliver presentations to summarize project progress and contributions
Participate in daily refinery operations meetings, monitor refinery blends, prepare blending reports, and contribute to team updates
Environmental Engineering
Perform air and water emissions modeling and calculations
Develop emissions projections to support potential changes in refinery production levels
Recommend process changes to reduce/minimize emissions
Assist with data collection, tracking, and analysis for various regulatory programs to determine environmental compliance
Lead periodic sample collection in the field to measure process compliance
Aid program owners in regulatory report preparation for state and federal agencies (including air, water, and waste)
Participate in Environmental testing and audits, including air pollutant RATAs, furnace tuning, third party audits, and pond sampling
Communicate effectively with process and operation groups to gather and relay compliance statuses
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and safety teams on environmental best practices
Contribute to internal training, awareness campaigns, and compliance initiatives
Process Safety Engineering
Perform daily safety procedure audits and inspections as needed
Assist in the delivery of the Contractor Safety Training
Support PSM including PSI; PHA; MOC; auditing; Drawing Updates, MOC Doc, T/A Help
Assist with the development of HMIS signs and labeling
Perform the annual respiratory protection program audit for the Safety Department
Engage with field personnel to understand operational challenges, provide support, and reinforce a strong safety culture
Foster positive and constructive interactions with field personnel to encourage reporting of safety concerns and ensure effective communication
Perform other duties as assigned
Who You Are Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
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 either January 2026 or May 2026
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Solid analytical and Microsoft Suite skills, specifically Excel.
Excellent interpersonal, judgement, and decision-making skills.
We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.
Education
Must be enrolled in a Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, 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.
Candidates currently enrolled in either a Masters or Ph.D. program at an accredited post-secondary institution may also be considered.
New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.
Working Conditions
May include frequency of travel, sitting, standing, computer work, lifting, driving, working at site, etc.
Safety Sensitive
This may be a safety-sensitive role, and you will also be required to wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during required work hours. Furthermore, you will also be required to pass the pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol assessment requirements.
Safety sensitive positions may require the operation of a motor vehicle. Applicants may be asked to provide a valid driver’s license if offered the position.
Submission Please submit a resume as a PDF document.
If you require accessibility assistance to complete the on-line application or otherwise apply for an open position, please email for assistance.
Student Program Benefits
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. Candidates must have their own means of transportation as there is no public transportation in field locations.
Additional Information
New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.
Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Learn more about our Student and New Grad program!
Interested in some of our past student experiences? Read their stories here.
Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.
#LI-DC2
Who we are Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, and other energy projects across Western Canada, the United States and internationally. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.
Find Cenovus on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
The Cenovus experience
Our development philosophy
We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:
Internal course offerings
Education assistance for additional development
Opportunities to work on special projects
Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders
We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes — for employees and for the company as a whole.
Our culture
Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better.
Our values:
Protect what matters
Do it right
Make it better
Do it together
Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.
Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.
Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).
Receive donation matching up to $25,000 annually.
Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.
Equal opportunity employer We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education.
For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com.
Interested in this opportunity? Click the Apply link.
#J-18808-Ljbffr