About the role#
We are looking for an Engineering Student to join our team in Trenton, Ontario for the Winter 2027 term. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position within our Canadian Buildings Division. You will support our project teams by handling technical documentation, site coordination, and scheduling tasks.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate drawings, work scopes, and trade quotes, including verifying material quantities, hours, and rates.
- Participate in project meetings and conduct deficiency walks.
- Input and update deficiency logs and issue warranties.
- Take and coordinate progress photos and update field drawings.
- Produce as-built drawings and perform quantity takeoffs.
- Coordinate and supervise sub-trade work while verifying site conditions against drawings.
- Set up and maintain project records.
- Layout site lines and grades using a total station.
- Create manual schedules and update them using Primavera P6 EPPM software.
- Maintain graphical scheduling using AutoCAD and gather scheduling data from sub-trades.
- Monitor workforce productivity.
What you'll need#
- A strong desire to work in a construction environment.
- Proficiency with computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and drafting programs.
- Prior field construction experience is an asset.
- Enrollment in a Civil Engineering or related program.
Location & details#
- Location: Trenton, Ontario.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Compensation: $21.37 to $31.33 per hour, based on experience.
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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