Controls Engineering Intern

Precision Drilling

is launching our

2026 Internship Program!

If you are a current post-secondary student working towards your degree in

Engineering

from an accredited Canadian University 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 6, 2026.

- Applicants must be 18 years or older.

- Applicants must have housing accommodations or transportation in the Calgary 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

The Controls Engineering Intern in Calgary, AB will report to the Drilling Engineering Manager and support the team with several key projects:

- Validate outputs from Machine Learning initiatives by comparing results to actual datasets. Make recommendations for areas in which models can be improved, and which changes may be needed

- Compile and validate data from real-time alerts. Organize and document feedback from the Performance Drilling Team and make recommendations for improving logic that automatically detects various conditions on all operating rigs

- Assist Drilling Solutions Team with building new tools for analyzing and visualizing high-frequency (1000Hz) downhole dynamics datasets

- Feature engineering for use in Machine Learning Initiatives across the company

The successful candidate will be expected to learn and demonstrate the following:

- The role of a rig’s control and process control systems, including the function of all major pieces of equipment involved, and how the driller (operator) interacts with the system

- The role AutoDrillers (PI controller) play in on-bottom drilling operations, and how to utilize them for maximizing performance and reducing downtime

- Effectively collaborate within a diverse and multidisciplinary team, proficiently communicate with colleagues with different backgrounds

- Clearly document all work, with an emphasis on standardizing processes and workflows for others

- Prepare and deliver a final presentation

Knowledge & Skills

- Demonstrates a strong analytical mindset with an aptitude for forward-thinking and problem-solving

- Motivated, collaborative, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks & sub-projects

- Shows solid interpersonal skills

- Proficient in Python for exploratory data analysis and data visualization

- Additional ‘stretch assignments’ possible for candidates familiar with C++ or JavaScript

Education

- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited Canadian University. Petroleum, Energy, Chemical, Systems Design or Mechatronics disciplines preferred

Experience

- Previous experience with Data Analytics, Process Automation, Control Systems, or Drilling Rig experience is considered an asset