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Mechanical Engineering Intern

Precision Drilling is launching our 2025 Internship Program!

 

If you are a current post-secondary student working towards your degree in Mechanical Engineering and you’d like to gain real-world experience during your summer, then please read on…

 

Working for Precision Drilling means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a strategic player in Precision Drilling’s future. We are a large company rooted in the success of our people, where you will collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the organization.

 

Our Interns will enjoy perks such as:

  • A work environment where you can expect to enjoy a work-life balance that promotes personal health and well-being.
  • Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
  • Networking and employee engagement events.
  • Career development seminars.
  • Precision offers afternoons off before a long weekend.


How to Apply

Applicants MUST submit a Resume & copy of their Transcript detailing their interest in working at Precision Drilling. Failure to submit both will result in automatic disqualification. Please submit your Resume & Transcript in ONE PDF file attached in the resume section.

This application will close on Sunday, February 9th, 2025.


The following restrictions apply to all internship candidates:

  • Applicants must be available for a non-negotiable start date of Monday, May 5, 2025, if located in Nisku or Wednesday, May 7, 2025, if located in Calgary. Only one vacancy is available for this Internship.
  • Applicants must be 18 years or older.
  • Applicants must have housing accommodations or transportation in the Calgary or Nisku area, as Precision does not provide internship housing.
  • By May 5, 2025, applicants must have completed at least their first year of study in a post-secondary program/Technical Institute (see job posting). 


Summary

The Mechanical Engineering Intern will work a summer or Co-Op work term with Precision Drilling in both the office and field/shop environments. The intern will work closely with the Engineering team, made up of professional engineers, technologists and operations personnel to develop a practical understanding of drilling rigs and drilling operations.

 

Responsibilities

  • Working closely with the engineering team to support ongoing projects throughout Canada
  • Participate as a full member of the Operations Engineering team, with field/shop exposure as required by projects
  • Apply knowledge of technical aspects for providing support to drilling rigs operating in the field and/or new equipment designs
  • Experience with typical 2D & 3D software design packages, as well as the typical Microsoft Office suite of products.

 

Knowledge & Skills

Excellent time management skills

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Great communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work well within a multi-disciplined team

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Valid driver’s license with good driving record

 

Education

Enrolled in an Engineering program with a focus on Mechanical Engineering

 

Experience

Drafting/Design experience with AutoCAD and Inventor (or equivalent 2D and 3D software) is an asset

Experience with oil drilling rig equipment would be an asset but not a requirement

Previous experience working in a hands-on and labor-intensive environment (farming, automotive, etc.) is an

asset but not a requirement