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Solar Engineering Student

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 a Solar Engineering Student within our Canadian Buildings Division – Toronto District to work on some of the most exciting projects currently underway specifically in the Greater Toronto Area. We are looking for students that are available for a minimum of 4 months starting in September 2022.

Responsibilities

As a Solar Engineering Student and depending on your assigned project, here’s how you will contribute to the team:

  • Project Coordination
    • Coordinates drawings and work specific scope / trades.
    • Conducts trade quote reviews – verify material quantities, verify hours, verify rates.
    • Gets the chance to actively participate in project meetings.
    • Conducts deficiency walks.
    • Inputs and updates deficiency logs and Issuing warranties.
    • Responsible for taking / coordinating progress photos and updating field drawings.
    • Produces as-built drawings.

 

  • Field Coordination
    • Performs quantity takeoffs and coordinating sub-trade work.
    • Verifies site conditions and coordinating with drawings.
    • Supervises sub-trade work.
    • Sets up / maintains record keeping.
    • Layout site lines and grades using total station.

 

  • Scheduling:
    • Has an opportunity to update project schedules and creating manual schedules.
    • Creates and updates schedules using Suretrak software.
    • Obtains scheduling information from sub-trades.
    • A chance to create and maintain graphical scheduling using AutoCAD.
    • Monitors Manpower productivity.

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role:

  • 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.

Next Step:

  • If your passion, values, and vision match ours, we would love to hear from you. Candidates 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 creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We 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 careers@pcl.com with the position and location you are interested in.

 

Safety is a core value that guides everything we do. As such, all PCL salary and student employees based in Canada are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Employees may request an exemption due to medical condition(s) and other applicable human rights grounds.

 

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

 

Target Start Date: 05/17/2022  

Employee Status: Internship Full-Time   

Company: PCL Constructors Canada Inc. 

Primary Location: Oakville, Ontario 

Job: Solar Engineering Student

Requisition: 1512 
Location: 

Oakville, ON, CA

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