About the role#
PCL Construction is hiring an Engineering Student for our Canadian Buildings Division. This is a full-time, paid, on-site position based in St. Johns, Newfoundland. The role is available for a 4 or 8 month term starting in January 2027.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate drawings, specific work scopes, and trade quote reviews.
- Verify material quantities, hours, and rates.
- Conduct deficiency walks and maintain deficiency logs.
- Participate in project meetings and issue warranties.
- Take and coordinate progress photos.
- Update field drawings and produce as-built drawings.
- Perform quantity takeoffs.
- Coordinate and supervise sub-trade work.
- Verify site conditions against project drawings.
- Maintain project record keeping.
- Layout site lines and grades using a total station.
- Create and update project schedules using Primavera P6 EPPM software.
- Maintain graphical scheduling using AutoCAD.
- Monitor workforce productivity.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering program.
- A strong desire to work in a construction environment.
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet applications, and drafting software.
- Prior field construction experience is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Compensation: $21.37 - $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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