About the role#
PCL Construction is hiring an Engineering Student for the Canadian Buildings Division in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a full-time, paid internship opportunity available for the Winter or Summer 2027 terms. You will work on-site to support project teams with technical tasks and field operations.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate project drawings, specific scopes of work, and trade quote reviews.
- Verify material quantities, labor hours, and rates while conducting deficiency walks.
- Participate in project meetings and maintain deficiency logs and warranties.
- Document progress through photos and update field drawings.
- Produce as-built drawings and perform quantity takeoffs.
- Supervise sub-trade work and verify site conditions against project plans.
- Set up and maintain project record keeping.
- Layout site lines and grades using a total station.
- Create and update schedules using Primavera P6 EPPM and AutoCAD.
- Monitor workforce productivity and gather scheduling data from sub-trades.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Civil or Mechanical 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 considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Sudbury, Ontario.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $21.37 to $31.33 per hour based on experience.
- Duration: 4 or 8 months starting January 2027.
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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