Engineering/Technical Student — Hands-On in Ottawa

PCL Constructors Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

PCL Constructors Canada Inc. in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking an Engineering/Technical Student for a four-month assignment starting January 2027.

You will gain hands-on experience on real projects, with mentorship and access to construction industry learning opportunities. The role offers weekly pay, exposure to site activities, deficiency walks, drawing coordination, and progression tracking as part of the Operations team.

Qualifications

• Passion for working in a construction environment.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and drafting software.
• Self-motivated with a hands-on approach.
• Prior field construction experience is an asset.
• Working toward a civil engineering degree or diploma.
• Eligible for Government of Canada security clearance (Reliability Status).

Responsibilities

• Conducts deficiency walks.
• Coordinates and supervises sub-trade work.
• Takes and coordinates progress photos.
• Tracks site progress and deficiencies.
• Verifies site conditions and coordinates with drawings.
• Coordinates, marks up and updates drawings.
• Coordinates work-specific scope and trades.
• Performs quantity take-offs.
• Produces as-built drawings.
• Sets-up and maintains record keeping.

Skills

Self-motivation

Hands-on

Field construction

Education

Civil engineering degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Drafting

Job description

PCL Constructors Canada Inc. in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking an Engineering/Technical Student for a four-month assignment starting January 2027.

You will gain hands-on experience on real projects, with mentorship and access to construction industry learning opportunities. The role offers weekly pay, exposure to site activities, deficiency walks, drawing coordination, and progression tracking as part of the Operations team.