Drafting/Design Student

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 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.