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. We are currently seeking Civil or Mechanical Engineering Students to work on some of the most exciting projects currently underway specifically in Edmonton, AB. 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 September 2025.


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

Responsibilities
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.

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.
Qualifications
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: 88+6 Read more