Civil Field Engineer Intern

PCL Construction

Full-time - Intern

Construction of Buildings

About the position

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 ahead at what's next for you. We're ready to help you build a career you'll love — one where you get to use your best talents as you discover new ones along the way. If you can picture yourself working with a team that enjoys tackling challenges while encouraging each other to succeed, then you belong at PCL. If you see yourself growing with PCL as a Field Engineer Intern, apply to this posting and we'll consider you for future opportunities. Once you apply, our recruitment team will review your application and contact you if your experience is a good fit for the position. In the meantime, sign up for our talent community so you can be the first to know about PCL opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares quantity takeoffs for material orders, etc.
• Liaises with trade contractors, consultants, designers, engineers.
• Manages trade partner work and provides day-to-day direction.
• Mentors and leads inspections and orientations, identifies hazards and corrections, and leads by example for health and safety practices and procedures.
• Attends daily safety meetings and leads toolbox talks.
• Assists with change management, including to collect and interpret information. Ensures required scope changes are implemented in field.
• Monitors project schedules and three-week lookaheads.
• Monitors weekly productivities.
• Updates drawings and specifications.
• Coordinates with superintendent on workforce planning.
• Maintains project document control and procedures. Supports project engineers and/or superintendents to manage trade contractors, including requests for information (RFIs), shop drawings, changes, and billings.
• Tracks time sheets and orders materials and equipment.
• Conducts complex quality inspections.
• Manages materials and equipment inventory.
• Assists with engineering on self-performed scopes. Performs drafting for self-perform scope, as required.
• Participates in the supervision of self-perform scopes, including determining crew sizes, labor tracking, and quantity tracking for Labor Cost Reports (LCRs).
• Mentors and coaches field engineers and students/interns.
• Identifies issues on-site or in defined work scopes.
• Coordinates third-party inspections and site reviews.
• Participates in creating, implementing, and monitoring quality plan, Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).
• Tracks cost and quantity.
• Identifies complex engineering needs.
• Develop and maintains strong customer focused relationships with all stakeholders.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Basic understanding of construction processes and safety practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and engineering software.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous internship or co-op experience in construction or engineering.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Knowledge of project management principles.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Employee ownership and engagement in projects.