Engineering Student - Winter 2027

CONSTRUCT YOUR CAREER as an ENGINEERING STUDENT (WINTER 2027)!

Are you an ambitious post-secondary student looking to make your mark beyond the classroom? Construct the foundation of your career with the J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) Construction & Equipment Division this Winter 2027!

PROJECT COORDINATION AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT

• Support active pile driving projects through daily reporting, quantity and productivity tracking, schedule updates, and project documentation
• Assist with site coordination activities, including pre-job planning, employee and subcontractor orientation records, and project documentation requirements
• Participate in project kickoff, progress, and closeout activities, including meeting notes, action item tracking, lessons learned, and project records
• Gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, from estimating and planning through field execution and project closeout

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Support project management processes by helping maintain schedules, tracking project metrics, and coordinating information between field and office teams
• Assist with the standardization and digitization of project management processes, forms, and reporting tools
• Analyze project information and identify opportunities to improve reporting, communication, and operational efficiency
• Complete a defined improvement project focused on areas such as productivity tracking, project reporting, historical job-cost information, or field-to-office information flow

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ESTIMATING

• Support the management of the pile driving opportunity pipeline, tender tracking systems, and historical project databases
• Assist with collecting and organizing information required for estimates, proposals, and bid submissions
• Gain exposure to customer relationship management, market opportunities, and business development activities
• Learn how projects are identified, pursued, estimated, and successfully executed

FIELD OPERATIONS

• Spend time both in the office and on active project sites to gain firsthand experience in heavy civil construction operations
• Work closely with project managers, estimators, field supervisors, and operations teams to understand project delivery requirements
• Assist with coordinating project information and supporting communication between field and office teams
• Gain practical exposure to pile driving operations, project execution, scheduling, and resource planning

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Participate in workplace inspections, hazard identification, and safety-related project activities
• Assist with tracking corrective actions and supporting project safety documentation requirements
• Learn how safety is integrated into daily operations, planning, and project execution
• Support a culture of proactive hazard identification and continuous improvement

We're looking for students who are eager to learn, take initiative, and contribute to meaningful projects.

The ideal candidate:

• Is currently enrolled in an Engineering program

• Has an interest in continuous improvement, operations, or project management

• Is comfortable learning and utilizing new technologies, including AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot

• Has some experience with technical drawings

• Is an independent learner who can take initiative and work effectively with minimal supervision

• Demonstrates strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

• Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Is motivated, curious, and eager to contribute to a team environment

• A valid driver’s license is preferred

Ready to Construct Your Career?

Join us and gain the experience you need to launch a successful career in operations, manufacturing, and continuous improvement.

Apply today and start Constructing Your Career with Irving Equipment and the Construction & Equipment Division of J.D. Irving, Limited!