Intern - Utilities Construction

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Black & McDonald Limited Full time

**ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY**

At Black & McDonald, you're not just an Intern, you're part of the family. Our Internship Program is centrally supported, fully leveraged paid summer employment offering you the chance to bridge theory to practice in a **supportive and dynamic environment.** Our goal is to provide you with engaging, meaningful, and **impactful experience that will launch your career**in the right direction.

Here are just a few benefits you can look forward to in your placement with us:

- _A customized, structured work plan and skill development library_
- _ A dedicated mentor to offer regular coaching, feedback, and support_
- _ An internship program manager to help you stay on track_
- _ Access to a large library of online training and e-learning through top-notch learning platforms_
- _ Collaboration with a vast network of interns across North America_
- _ The chance to contribute to the growth and success of our diverse team of 6,000 employees_

As an intern, some of your roles and responsibilities may include:

- Participate in maintenance and creation of project documentation (e.g. safety, materials, change orders, quantities, and productivity records)
- Learn to interpret project contract documents and drawings
- Participate in client meetings and interpreting requirements
- Understand the process and details involved with project scheduling and planning
- Assist with equipment and material sourcing
- Relationship building with subcontractors and suppliers for information and pricing
- Assisting with additional estimating
- Learn how to prepare quantity take-offs supporting the estimating stage of the project lifecycle
- Assist with invoicing and preparing supporting documentation, tracking and request forms
- Participate in activities in both a traditional office setting as well as off-site jobsite
- Any additional opportunities in related projects to solidify the learning experience

**REQUIREMENTS**
- **A great attitude and enthusiasm for learning**:

- Available from May to August 2025
- Strong academic record with a passion for your field of study
- Previous work or volunteer experience highlighting your attitude, collaboration, and enthusiasm to continually grow

Completed or pursuing a degree or diploma in a related field. _Examples include:_
- Civil engineering / technician / technologist
- Construction engineering technology
- Construction management
- Electrical engineering / technician / technologist
- Estimating
- Instrumentation engineering / technician / technologist
- Construction Project management
- Expected compensation for this role is a starting pay range between $21-24/hour dependent on education level, skills and experience. _

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

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