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At Canadian Natural, we are proud of the achievements of our people.
Our goal has always been to run our business and run it well, executing on our projects and creating value for our shareholders. That is what we have focused on for the past twenty years, and it is what we continue to focus on. Today the efforts of over 4000 employees have helped us become a leading senior oil and gas exploration and production company.

Horizon Oil Sands
Horizon Oil Sands is an exciting part of our growth. Full production capacity for Phase 1 is 110,000 bbl/d of fully upgraded, light, sweet synthetic crude oil. We will see incremental production gains throughout the completion of future expansion and debottlenecking, with targeted full facility capacity of approximately 250,000 bbl/d. Further phases of expansion will bring the ultimate capacity to 500,000 bbl/d.

COMPETITIVE SALARY - STOCK OPTIONS - STOCK SAVINGS PLAN - ANNUAL BONUSES - BENEFITS - RELOCATION
Please select the WHAT WE OFFER tab on http://careers.cnrl.com/Horizon to learn more about our competitive compensation plan!

This position is based in Calgary, Alberta and is eligible for:
• Relocation to Calgary

THE OPPORTUNITY:
Our Horizon Oil Sands operation is expanding with project spending for 2012 forecasted at approximately $2 Billion with similar spending projected each year for the next 5 years.

The Civil Structural Engineer is an integral part of growth strategy and you will have the opportunity to:
• Design new structures and foundations
• Make modifications to existing structures (such as new platforms, access ladders, pipe supports, enclosures, replacement or addition of steel to existing facilities)
• Plan small civil works projects which may include land grading, culverts, ditches, pond linings and erosion control
• Prepare detailed engineering including cost estimates for work proposals and review bid packages to contribute to increased cost efficiency and production
• Make recommendations for changes to both new and existing structures and through reviewing and auditing project work, assist in improving reliability, safety operability and maintainability
• Develop, review and maintain all engineering standards and specifications relating to civil structural engineering for the project

HOW WILL YOU MAKE YOUR MARK?
Coming to this role, you will have the chance to advance your professional career on a multi-phase plant expansion in the following areas:
• Opportunity to share your knowledge gained through many years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• Interact with operations, maintenance, contractors and construction for maximum efficiency
• Utilize your proficiency in STAAD Pro computer design, Microstation and AutoCAD
• Complete design reviews and calculations for structural modification work and load-lifting studies
• Review shop drawings and structural fabrication processes
• Carry out squad checks on structural drawings, documents and calculations by others
• Conduct audits of contractors, suppliers and fabricators

Apply your skills to project opportunities in the following areas:
• Extraction Plant
• Buildings
• Froth Treatment Plant
• Tailings Transfer Treatment Plant
• Ore Preparation /Hydrotransport Plants
• Coker Expansion Projects

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Completion of a Civil or Structural Engineering Degree with 5+ years experience working in the oil and gas industry an asset
• Strong computer skills with proficiency using STADD Pro computer design and experience working with Microstation and AutoCAD would be beneficial

HEALTH AND SAFETY:
At Canadian Natural, safety is a core value. We conduct all of our operations in a way that identifies, minimizes and mitigates harm to the health and safety of employees, contractors, the public and the environment.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Canadian Natural Resources Limited - CNRL - is a publicly traded company on the TSX and NYSE as CNQ.