About the role#
This is a full-time, paid student position based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. You will join the Atlantic Canada district for a 4-month term starting in January 2027.
What you'll do#
- Update and submit mechanical and electrical shop drawings.
- Review and verify site installations.
- Assist with quality control and track deficiencies.
- Update and input the commissioning schedule.
- Witness and coordinate commissioning activities.
- Track and process Requests for Information (RFI).
- Perform on-site coordination with trades and review progress.
- Assist project managers with other disciplines and trades as needed.
What you'll need#
- You are currently working toward a degree or diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering.
- You have the ability to review shop and construction drawings.
- You are self-motivated and take a hands-on approach to your work.
- You communicate effectively in writing and verbally with various partners.
- You have a strong interest in working in a construction environment.
- Prior field construction experience is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia.
- Term: Winter 2027 (4 months).
- Modality: On-site.
About PCL Construction
PCL Construction operates as a group of independent construction firms. The company works in the civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets. It maintains a presence in Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and Australia through 31 major centers. The organization is 100 percent employee-owned.
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