Operations and Maintenance 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 seeking a Operations & Maintenance Student, for our Solar District that is available for 4-16 months starting January 2026.
As a Operations & Maintenance Student and depending on your assigned project, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our team by:
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze real-time SCADA telemetry from solar sites via the ROCC platform
- Assist in identifying performance anomalies, alarms, and trends across multiple sites
- Support the configuration and testing of ROCC dashboards, alarms, and control interfaces
- Collaborate with SCADA integrators and IT teams to validate data flow and system connectivity
- Help document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and alarm response workflows
- Participate in the commissioning and onboarding of new solar sites into the ROCC
- Assist with preventive and corrective maintenance tracking using field service platforms
- Contribute to Power BI reporting and performance KPI dashboards
- Support cybersecurity and compliance documentation (e.g., NERC Low Impact CIP)
- Coordinate with field crews, analytics teams, and equipment vendors as needed
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in an engineering, renewable energy, data science, or related technical program
- Strong interest in solar energy, SCADA systems, and digital operations
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with Excel, Power BI, or other data visualization tools
- Exposure to SCADA, networking, or control systems is an asset
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
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 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 Solar Constructors Canada Inc.
Primary Location: Oakville, Ontario
Job: Operations and Maintenance Student
Requisition: 9948