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Engineering/Technical Student

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 currently seeking Civil or Mechanical Engineering Students to join various departments working some of the most exciting projects currently underway specifically in Edmonton, AB and surrounding areas. The successful candidates will be exposed to many practical construction functions during their work term. We are looking for students available for 4, 8 or 12-month terms starting in January 2025.

 

Here's how a(n) Engineering/Technical Student for our Edmonton Buildings office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

Field Engineering/Technical Student

  • Report deficiencies by going on various site visits

  • Monitor and coordinate trade scopes of work 

  • Coordinate and update field drawings, specifications, and project schedules

  • Participate in project meetings and get a chance to be part of something bigger by working closely with seasoned project professionals

  • Conduct trade contractor quote reviews 

  • Get to visit some of our impressive projects and job sites while taking progress photos and monitoring deficiency logs knowing that you helped build that

  • Be responsible for performing bid day assignments and overall bid document control. Everyone at PCL takes ownership and that includes students.

  • Assistance with on-site problem solving 

Integrated Construction Technology (ICT) Student

  • Learn to model and navigate through Revit to assist with quantity takeoffs.

  • Review specifications and drawings to ensure necessary details for a scope of work are being uploaded by sub-trades.

  • Use Revit to look for clashes between trade models.

  • Attend construction site-visits for exposure to the construction process and information on what is required on site for different projects.

  • Help with editing of PDF files such as site plans and mechanical drawings using Bluebeam.

  • Utilize different technology devices such as 3D laser scanning and drone flights to support the ICT specialists.

Estimating Student

  • Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings.

  • Assist in building the estimate by formatting and organizing takeoffs.

  • Review specifications and drawings to ensure all details are captured.

  • Call trades to discuss scope of work and confirm bidding status.

  • Help with bid closings and dropping off bids.

  • Attend construction site-visits for exposure to the construction process, understanding the challenges faced on site and acquire “lessons learned”, from operations team.

  • Attend pre-bid site visits to gather information for project logistic planning, as well as, assessing risks and opportunities, through assessment reports, to build a more accurate estimate

  • Setting up and updating information on Smartbidnet.

Qualifications

All Positions

  • 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. 
  • Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and Sketchup will be considered an asset. 
  • Access to a clean, reliable vehicle

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 careers@pcl.com 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 Construction Management Inc. 

Primary Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Buildings) 

Job: Engineering/Technical Student

Requisition: 6661

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