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
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