Engineering Student

PCL; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL is seeking Engineering Students for the Canadian Industrial Division to work as Engineering Students on project sites near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. Positions are available for 4, 8, or 12 months starting in January 2027.

As an Engineering Student, you will assist with planning, scheduling, and field support, review drawings, and help resolve field technical issues while upholding safety campaigns and record keeping on active construction sites.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or diploma in engineering with a mechanical major.
• Strong desire to work in construction environment; prior field construction experience is an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; knowledge of AutoCAD and Bluebeam is an asset.
• Self-motivated and multi-discipline mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and cost control.
• Participate in project meetings and review drawings.
• Submit requests for information and assist with field technical issues.
• Serve as an ambassador for safety campaigns and conduct field safety inspections.
• Communicate changes with trades staff and maintain records.
• Perform adhoc duties as required.

Skills

Self-motivated

Multi-discipline mindset

Strong desire for construction work

Education

Mechanical engineering degree/diploma (pursuing)

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Mechanical Students for our Canadian Industrial Division to work as Engineering Students for our project site located near Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. We are looking for students that are available for 4, 8, or 12 months starting in January 2027.

As an Engineering Student and depending on your assigned project, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our team by:

• Assisting with project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and cost control.
• Participation in project meetings.
• Reviewing drawings.
• Submit requests for information.
• Assisting with the identification and resolution of field technical issues.
• Acting as an ambassador for the various safety campaigns.
• Conduct field safety inspections.
• Communicating changes with trades staff.
• Set-up / Maintain record keeping.
• Adhoc duties as required.

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role

• Pursuing a degree or diploma in engineering with a mechanical major.
• Candidates must have a strong desire to work in a construction environment and prior field construction experience will be considered an asset.
• Application of various computer software programs will be required, including Microsoft Suite. Knowledge of AutoCAD and Bluebeam is an asset.
• Self-motivated.
• Multi-discipline mindset.

Working Conditions

• Successful applicants must be able to provide their own CSA approved steel toed boots and be willing to take and pass a Pre-Access Alcohol & Drug Test.
• Shift rotation may be required for this role.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession 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 creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make 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.