Civil Engineering Co-op Student - Community Development (Summer 2027) – 16 Month Term
StantecAbout the role
Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve real problems.
As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience, develop practical engineering skills, and work alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your growth and success.
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Community Development team is a recognized leader in land development. Our multi-disciplinary team includes professionals in civil and stormwater engineering, planning, urban design, landscape architecture, and construction management. Together, we deliver projects that shape vibrant, resilient, and sustainable communities.
We are looking for a motivated student to join our engineering team for a 16-month internship. You'll gain hands-on experience in both office and field environments, contribute to projects across the Greater Calgary Region, and build technical, problem-solving, and professional skills alongside industry-leading professionals. Whether your interests lie in design, construction, project coordination, or infrastructure development, this role offers an excellent foundation for a career in civil engineering.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Civil Engineering Intern, your responsibilities may include, but are not
limited to
Construction Observation and Field Support
- Participate in field reviews and on-site construction observation.
- Work alongside contractors, surveyors, inspectors, and project teams.
- Review engineering drawings and compare them with field conditions and survey
information.
- Identify issues in the field and support the development of practical
solutions.
- Communicate construction progress and observations to project teams.
- Learn and apply Stantec's safety practices, quality standards, and
professional procedures.
Design and Technical Support
- Support engineering designs (sanitary, stormwater, water networks, roads, lot
grading) drawings, and figures using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Prepare technical reports, correspondence, memos, and project documentation.
- Prepare earthworks cut-and-fill analyses and grading assessments.
- Assist with erosion and sediment control plans and reports.
- Assist with sound attenuation studies.
- Coordinate shallow utilities.
- Review survey packages.
- Participate in team meetings, project discussions, and professional
development opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite AutoCAD Civil 3D, PCSWMM, Bluebeam
Revu, or similar engineering software is an asset.
- Motivated, adaptable learner with a commitment to continuous growth.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented problem solver who applies critical thinking, innovation, and
sound professional judgment to deliver high-quality work.
- Comfortable working in both office and outdoor field environments.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with at least
three years of post-secondary education complete by May 1, 2027.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license required.
Education and Experience
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
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