Job Description

Precision Drilling is launching our 2026 Internship Program!
If you are a current post-secondary student working towards your degree in 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 Monday May 4, 2026 - Nisku Start date
• 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
As part of a team developing automation solutions for the drilling industry the electrical engineering intern will have the opportunity to develop electrical and controls system solutions based on engineering principles, and gain hands-on experience working with cutting edge technologies to build the next generation of oilfield equipment.
Responsibilities

• Assist electrical and computer engineers in the development of modern drilling control systems
• Learn and work with variable frequency drives, power electronics, and low voltage power distribution systems
• Create and maintain bills of materials, assembly drawings, test procedures, and other technical documents
• Work and develop IIOT technology solutions
• Assist electrical systems teams with panel assembly, testing, and commissioning, and various projects
• Employee will work under the engineering licenses of Professional Engineers on the team
• No Managerial responsibilities

Knowledge & Skills

• Motivated hard worker with excellent communication skills
• Comfortable with hands-on electrical work

Education

• Completed 2nd, 3rd or 4th year in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mechatronics or equivalent. And pursuing further education in Engineering in the fall

Skills Required