Capacity Optimization Student
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026.
At South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world’s most critical markets. We’re building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together. If you’re ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you. Bring your talents to a new streamlined energy company, dedicated to operational, commercial and safety excellence as we pursue our critical purpose of delivering the energy people need.
The Opportunity:
South Bow is seeking a Capacity Optimization Co-op Student beginning May 2027 for a 16 month work term. The Capacity Optimization team is responsible for analyzing and managing the ongoing capacity of several liquid pipelines. During your work term, you will work closely with professionals within the Capacity Optimization department, and you will collaborate with various teams to set flow rate targets, perform hydraulic analysis, and interface with the Liquids Pipeline Control Centre (LPCC) to optimize Drag Reducing Agent (DRA) injection parameters. Additionally, the role includes oversight of DRA deliveries to field locations across North America and conducting hydraulic analysis for both scheduled maintenance and unscheduled outages.
What You’ll Do:
- Analyze and manage the ongoing capacity of several liquid pipelines.
- Collaborate to set flow rate targets to ensure monthly commitments are met.
- Perform steady-state hydraulic analysis.
- Interface with the Liquids Pipeline Control Centre (LPCC) to ensure Drag Reducing Agent (DRA) injection parameters are optimized.
- Review hydraulic bottlenecks, optimize DRA control system coefficients, and communicate these changes to the LPCC.
- Complete hydraulic analysis for both scheduled maintenance and unscheduled outages to quantify the capacity impact and the cost of mitigation with DRA.
- Provide oversight of DRA deliveries to field locations across North America.
- Review outage plans provided by the Liquids Work Management Team to evaluate opportunities for optimization.
- Conduct capacity, power, and DRA forecasting.
- Prepare reports on system performance metrics as required.
Minimum Requirements:
- Actively enrolled in a post-secondary program focused on Mechanical, Chemical, or Energy Engineering, or related field.
- Must actively be a part of your institution’s Co-op program.
- Must provide transcripts upon application.
- Exhibit a safety mindset, in a professional and personal setting.
About our business
South Bow's existing oil & liquids pipeline infrastructure connects Alberta crude oil supplies to U.S. refining markets in Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and the U.S. Gulf Coast.We remain committed to meeting the energy needs of North Americans today, while advancing our Liquids Pipelines System for the demands of the future. Connecting growing Canadian and U.S. crude oil supply to key markets, leveraging existing assets and seeking new opportunities to continue to provide our customers with access to the destinations they need.
South Bow is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. government.
Learn more
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Thank you for choosing South Bow in your career search.
* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.
* All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.
* South Bow is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting [email protected].