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Engineering Student

@ PCL Construction

Nisku, Alberta

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Overview

PCL Construction is hiring Mechanical and Materials Engineering students for an 8-month placement starting January 2027 at its Fabrication Facility in Nisku, AB, under a Project Manager. The work covers project planning, scheduling, cost control, drawing review and site inspections. A vehicle is required, and applicants must supply CSA-approved steel-toed boots and pass a pre-access alcohol and drug test.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with project planning, scheduling and cost control
  • Review drawings and verify material quantities and hours
  • Produce as-built drawings and perform quantity takeoffs
  • Conduct safety inspections and communicate changes to craft personnel

Requirements summary:

  • Pursuing a degree or diploma in engineering, mechanical or materials major
  • Strong desire to work in construction; field experience an asset
  • Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and drafting software
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and be self-motivated

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Employer posting date
2026-10-23
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-24

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentEngineering
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Construction site, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Driver’s licencepreferred, own vehicle
Background checksdrug and alcohol
EducationCollege diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyMechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering

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PCL Construction

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Full company description

PCL is a group of independent construction companies that carries out work across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and in Australia. These diverse operations in the civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets are supported by a strategic presence in 31 major centers. PCL is 100% employee-owned. Watch us build at www.pcl.com

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 9915-56th Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5L7, CA
  • 2000 South Colorado Boulevard, Tower Two, Suite 500, Denver, CO 80222, US
  • 2000 S Colorado Blvd, Suite 2-500, Denver, CO 80222, US
  • 2882 11th Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 7S7, CA
  • 49 Auriga Drive, Nepean, Ontario K2E 8A1, CA
  • 1433 1st Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan S4R 8H2, CA
  • 3120 Faithful Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 8H3, CA
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  • 10003-56 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 5L7, CA
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  • 5402 99th Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 3P4, CA
  • 5350 99th Street NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 3P4, CA
  • 2305 5th Street, Nisku, AB T9E 7X1, CA
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Business categories
  • Construction
  • Building Material
  • Commercial
  • Electrical Distribution
  • Real Estate
  • Civil Engineering
  • Home Renovation
Other recorded names
  • PCL Construction
Specialties
  • BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTION
  • CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION
  • and HEAVY INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION
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Reported total investment
0

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PCL is a group of independent construction companies that carries out work across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and in Australia. These diverse operations in the civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets are supported by a strategic presence in 31 major centers. PCL is 100% employee-owned. Watch us build at www.pcl.com

FieldValue
IndustryConstruction
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesBUILDINGS CONSTRUCTIONCIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTIONand HEAVY INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION
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Job description

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We’re a community of builders committed to building better communities. That’s why we’re always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what’s next in our industry.

We’re also looking at what’s next for you and how we can help you build a career you’re proud of. As a student at PCL, you will get the opportunity for challenging work assignments in a supportive work environment which promotes personal and professional growth.

We are seeking Mechanical and Materials Engineering Students for our Canadian Industrial Division to work in our Fabrication Facility in Nisku, AB. We are looking for students that are available for 8 months starting in January 2027. The positions will be under the direct supervisor of a Project Manager.

Responsibilities

As an Engineering Student and depending on your assigned project, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our team by:

• Assisting with project planning, scheduling, progress monitoring, and cost control
• Reviewing drawings
• Coordinating work specific scope / trades
• Verifying material quantities, hours, and rates
• Participating in project meetings
• Submit requests for information
• Inputting / Updating deficiency logs
• Producing as-built drawings
• Performing quantity takeoffs
• Conduct safety inspections
• Communicating changes with craft personnel
• Setting up / Maintaining record keeping
• Adhoc duties as required

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role:

• Pursuing a degree or diploma in engineering with a mechanical or materials major.
• Candidates must have a strong desire to work in a construction environment and prior field construction experience will be considered an asset.
• Application of various computer software programs will be required, including word processing, spreadsheet applications and drafting.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated.

Working Conditions:

• Successful applicants must be able to provide their own CSA approved steel toed boots and be willing to take and pass a Pre-Access Alcohol & Drug Test.
• Our Fabrication Facility is not easily accessible by public transportation so the successful applicant will need access to a vehicle.

Next Step:

• Please note that candidates who have been selected to move forward to the next stage of the recruitment process will receive an email to complete a short online video interview.

PCL is an innovative, employee-owned company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Should you require an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] with the position and location you are interested in.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let’s get started!

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