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If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

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Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING

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Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

Kent is looking for a Junior Construction Engineer to support field execution activities at Kearl. This is an entry-level position for a junior professional or co-op student seeking hands-on field experience in a large-scale industrial environment. This role supports Kent’s field team by assisting with coordination, documentation, and basic technical activities across Engineering, Construction, Quality, Contractors, and the Client. The successful candidate will primarily focus on tracking deliverables, supporting RFIs, and assisting with field verification activities under the guidance of senior engineers. This is a site-based, hands-on role with a 14/7 rotation, 10-hour shifts, and camp accommodations at Wapasu.

Skills and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

Field Support & Coordination

• Assist in reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and work packages to support field activities
• Support tracking of drawings, revisions, and construction documentation
• Assist in collecting field data and reporting back to senior engineers and the home office
• Help identify and document field issues for escalation

Construction & Execution Support

• Assist in tracking and coordinating contractor technical queries (TQs) and RFIs
• Help draft RFIs and follow up on responses to ensure timely resolution
• Participate in field walks to verify installation progress and identify deficiencies or punch items
• Support coordination of daily construction activities with contractors and client teams

Communication & Team Support

• Attend daily and weekly coordination meetings and provide updates on assigned tasks
• Communicate effectively with field teams, supervisors, and engineering support groups
• Maintain organized records of field activities, RFIs, and action items

General Duties

• Provide administrative and technical support to the construction and engineering teams
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks as required to support project execution

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience

Knowledge/Qualification/Training/Certification:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or related discipline) OR currently enrolled (co-op eligible)
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internship, co-op, or entry-level role)
• Interest in construction, field engineering, or industrial projects
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and construction workflows
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Exposure to tools such as AutoCAD or Navisworks is an asset

Communication

• Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and ask questions to support learning

Behavior/Core Competencies

• Eager to learn and develop in a field environment
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, site-based environment

HSSEQ

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role:

Location: Kearl Oil Sands, Fort McKay, AB

Relocation required: N/A

Travel required: 14/7 (Fly-in/Fly-out) Charter flights from Edmonton or Calgary

Contract Type: Full-time, duration of project

Experience Level: 0 – 2 years