Job Description

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
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

Knowledge & Skills
Strong programming and computer skills
Basic understanding of database architecture
Self-motivated and disciplined
Highly organized, detail-oriented, reliable, and responsible
Motivated hard worker with excellent communication skills.
Comfortable with hands-on electrical work
Education
Completed 2nd, 3rd year in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mechatronics, or equivalent
Experience
Experience with Microsoft products
Knowledge of the oil and gas industry is an asset

Skills Required