Building Systems Student

PCL Construction; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking Building Systems Students for a 4-month internship in Ottawa. This role offers hands-on experience in a supportive environment, where you will contribute to vital construction projects. You'll be involved in updating shop drawings, assisting with quality control, and coordinating with trades on-site. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and make meaningful contributions to projects that shape communities. Join a team committed to diversity and professional development, and take the next step in your career with a company that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree or diploma in a mechanical engineering related field.
• Ability to review shop and construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Updates and submits mechanical and electrical shop drawings.
• Assists with quality control and tracks deficiencies.
• Coordinates commissioning activities and reviews site installations.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Communication Skills

Self-motivation

Construction Drawing Review

Education

Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We’re a community of builders committed to building better communities. That’s why we’re always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what’s next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of. As a student at PCL, you will get the opportunity for challenging work assignments in a supportive work environment which promotes personal and professional growth.

We are seeking Building Systems Students for our Ottawa District on a project in Ottawa, ON , within our Canadian Buildings Division , that are available for 4 months from September 2025 to December 2025.

Here's how a Building Systems Student for our Ottawa office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Updates and submits mechanical and electrical shop drawings.
• Reviews and verifies site installations.
• Assists with quality control.
• Updates and inputs the commissioning schedule.
• Witnesses and coordinates commissioning activities.
• Assists with Request for Information (RFI) tracking and processing.
• Performs on-site coordination with trades and reviews progress on site.
• Tracks deficiencies.
• Assists other project managers on the project related to other disciplines/trades.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree or diploma in a mechanical engineering related field.
• A passion for working in a construction environment.
• Ability to review shop and construction drawings.
• Self-motivation with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, with a variety of different partners.
• Prior field construction experience is considered an asset.

Next Step:

• Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online video interview.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life, and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] with the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!

Employee Status:Internship Full-Time

Company:PCL Constructors Canada Inc.

Primary Location:Ottawa, Ontario

Job:Building Systems Student

Requisition:8555