Engineering Student

PCL Construction; Nisku; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Nisku is seeking an Engineering Student intern to assist with project planning and execution in their Fabrication Facility. The role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment while pursuing a degree in engineering. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated with a strong interest in construction. Benefits include competitive rewards and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness programs

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Strong desire to work in a construction environment.
• Prior field construction experience is an asset.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with project planning, scheduling, and cost control.
• Reviewing drawings and coordinating trade scopes.
• Performing safety inspections and updating logs.

Skills

Construction environment interest

Self-motivated

Fast-paced adaptation

Education

Pursuing a degree or diploma in engineering

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet applications

Drafting software

Job description

Overview

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 a Civil or Mechanical Student for our Canadian Industrial Division to work in our Fabrication Facility in Nisku, AB. We are looking for students that are available for 8 months starting in January 2026. The positions will be under the direct supervisor of a Construction Manager.

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting with project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and cost control
• Reviewing drawings
• Coordinating work specific scope / trades
• Verifying material quantities, hours, and rates
• Participating in project meetings
• Submit requests for information
• Inputting / Updating deficiency logs
• Producing as-built drawings
• Performing quantity takeoffs
• Conduct safety inspections
• Communicating changes with craft personnel
• Setting up / Maintaining record keeping
• Adhoc duties as required

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or diploma in engineering with a mechanical or civil 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 word processing, spreadsheet applications and drafting.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated.

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.

• Our Fabrication Facility is not easily accessible by public transportation so the successful applicant will need access to a vehicle.

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 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.

PCL combines numerous pay and benefit strategies to provide a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. Any salary range displayed by a job board is an estimate. Your salary, which considers your unique qualifications and experience, is just one component of the robust total rewards you\'ll enjoy at PCL. This may include an employee share purchase offering, discretionary annual performance bonus, comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, retirement plan plus matching, and career development programs.

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 Industrial Management Inc.

Primary Location: Nisku, Alberta (Ind. Mgmt.)

Job: Engineering Student

Requisition: 9883