Intern, Mechanical Engineering

Precision Drilling is launching our 2025 Internship Program!  

If you are a current post-secondary student working towards your degree in Mechanical and/or Civil 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 19, 2025  

• Applicants must be 18 years or older. 

• Applicants must have housing accommodations or transportation in the Houston area, as Precision does not provide internship housing.  

• By May 5, 2025, applicants must have completed at least their second year of study in a post-secondary program/Technical Institute (see job posting).   

Summary  

The Mechanical Engineering Summer Intern will work a 4 or 8 month term with Precision Drilling, including shop and office work. Some work may also be performed at the Houston Technical Support Center (HTSC) at Vickery Drive, in Houston, TX. The role will also be shared with Operations Engineering in the USA.

Responsibilities  

Shop term: estimated working 8-hour days, 5 days per week:  

You will assist equipment technicians in their daily activities of maintenance of drilling equipment  

Office term: working 7.5-hour days, 5 days per week:  

You will be a member of an engineering team working with professional engineers, technologists and operations personnel 

You will be exposed to technical aspects of providing support to drilling rigs operating in the field and/or new equipment designs 

You will have exposure to typical two-dimensional and three-dimensional design software as well as typical word processing software 

Knowledge & Skills  

Assist in Management of Change projects (Engineering Documents, Drafting). 

Previous experience working in a hands-on and labor intensive environment (farming, automotive, etc.) is an asset, but not a requirement.

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation. 

Various other duties and special projects as assigned by Manager or Supervisor. 

Education  

Currently enrolled in an Engineering program, with a focus on Mechanical Engineering;

Experience  

Minimum 1-2 years of related work experience with QA/QC checks and understanding of management of change systems. Experience can be acquired through lectures and labs 

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

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

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

Previous oilfield working experience is an asset but not a requirement