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Rig Automation Intern

Precision Drilling is launching our 2026 Internship Program!

 

If you are a current post-secondary student working towards your degree in Electrical 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, January 18, 2026.


The following restrictions apply to all internship candidates:

  • Applicants must be available for a non-negotiable start date of Wednesday May 4, 2026.
  • Applicants must be 18 years or older.
  • Applicants must have housing accommodations or transportation in the Nisku area, as Precision does not provide internship housing.
  • By May 4, 2026, applicants must have completed at least their first year of study in a post-secondary program/Technical Institute (see job posting). 

 


Summary

The Rig Automation Software Intern will support Precision’s growing IIOT and Automation Edge environment at a technical level.  The successful candidate will be assisting the Rig Automation team with various initiatives, including project tasks and sustainment activities.

 

Responsibilities

•    Develop Real Time User interfaces.
•    Coding of programs that meet design specs using various languages (Java, Python, GO, etc), 
•    Assisting in the integration of technical components and databases
•    Industrial Internet of Things Integration
•    Software/configuration documentation
•    Building of training materials
•    Automated Report Generation
•    Front end user interface programming
•    Back End Database design
•    End to End and Quality assurance Testing 

 

Knowledge & Skills

•    Strong programming and computer skills
•    Basic understanding of database architecture
•    Self-motivated and disciplined
•    Highly organized, detail-oriented, reliable, and responsible

 

Education

Pursuing a Post-Secondary Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Equivalent.

 

Experience

Experience with Microsoft products

Knowledge of the oil and gas industry is an asset

 

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