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 Software Development Co-op Student beginning January 2027 for a 12-month work term.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop reusable software components, templates, and accelerators that improve developer productivity and solution consistency across the custom-developed applications portfolio.
• Explore and apply AI-assisted development techniques to streamline coding, testing, documentation, and analysis activities.
• Support the standardization of development patterns, coding practices, and technical design approaches to improve quality, maintainability, and delivery efficiency.
• Assist with impact analysis by identifying dependencies, integration points, and potential risks associated with application changes and enhancements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, solution designs, and knowledge assets that improve maintainability and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with software developers, business analysts, and technical leads to support the delivery of application enhancements and future platform capabilities.
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and quality assurance activities to help ensure reliable, secure, and high-quality solutions.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive development, support, and operational tasks through AI and software engineering best practices.
• Support modernization initiatives and technical readiness activities for future business and system capabilities, including potential Prairie Connector functionality.
• Research emerging AI, automation, and software engineering practices and recommend practical applications within the custom-developed applications portfolio.

Minimum Requirements:

• Actively enrolled in a post-secondary program focused on Software Development, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Must actively be a part of your institution’s Co-op program.
• Must provide transcripts upon application.

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

Visit us at http://SouthBow.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

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].