Solar Analyst Student

PCL Construction; Oakville; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Oakville, Ontario, seeks a Business Development Student for a solar project internship. The role involves monitoring SCADA data, coordinating with technical teams, and improving analytics tools. Candidates should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with familiarity in software tools like AutoCAD and Excel. The position offers full-time internship experience in a supportive environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Career development programs

Qualifications

• Strong desire to work in a design function.
• Understanding of SCADA data analysis.
• Experience in coordinating with manufacturers and SCADA suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review SCADA data and prepare analytics tools.
• Report irregularities in data trends.
• Coordinate with technical documentation and support estimating efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Tools

AutoCAD

Spreadsheet applications (Excel)

Word processing

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 Business Development Student, for our Solar District who is available for 4 months or 16 months starting January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and reviews SCADA data and prepares related analytics tools to analyze and interpret performance on solar projects
• Reports to commissioning and field staff all irregularities in data, monitoring trends in project performance
• Establishes new systems and processes and looks for opportunities to improve analytics tools
• Coordinates with manufacturers and SCADA suppliers and interprets a variety of technical documentation
• Supports estimating with preconstruction efforts (e.g. design consultation, constructability review, project planning)
• Assists with designing, reviewing and/or validating solar facility layouts relative to RFP documents using/creating plans, specifications,
• and other information
• Ensures continued awareness of the renewables market and on-going innovation

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a strong desire to work in a design function
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Superior attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Application of various computer software programs will be required, including AutoCAD, word processing, and spreadsheet applications (Excel)

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 all 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 Solar Constructors Canada Inc.

Primary Location: Oakville, Ontario, Toronto, Ontario

Job: Solar Analyst Student

Requisition:8743