About the role#
PCL Construction is seeking a Field Engineering Student for a project site in Abilene, Texas. This role supports a national data center business unit and offers hands-on experience in construction project management, field supervision, or estimating. You will work alongside project engineers, managers, and superintendents to contribute to active construction projects.
What you'll do#
- Assist the project team including Field Engineers, Project Managers, and Superintendents.
- Conduct safety and quality audits on site.
- Read and interpret project drawings and specifications.
- Log submittals and process RFIs.
- Assist with surveying and project layout tasks.
- Maintain and update field drawings, equipment records, and project documentation.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and field staff.
- Attend project meetings and prepare necessary documentation like memos, letters, and meeting minutes.
- Assist with estimating and soliciting pricing from subcontractors or suppliers.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a full-time student in a construction-related degree program.
- Interest in a career within the Solar/Renewable Energy sector, construction project management, field supervision, or estimating.
- Ability to work full-time from May to August 2027.
- A valid driver license and reliable transportation.
- Physical ability to navigate a construction site, including climbing ladders and stairs.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Please note that this position does not offer visa sponsorship.
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- Successful completion of a substance abuse test is required for employment.
Location & details#
- Location: Abilene, Texas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
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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