Civil Engineering Intern - Energy & Resources (Summer ...

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 some of the world's most complex challenges.As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.Join a team that has been partnering with our clients for more than 100 years to improve the quality of life around the world. When it comes to energy generation and transformation as well as water storage and conveyance projects, we design with the next generation in mind. We operate with the strength of a $3B company paired with the agility of a specialized dams group, to deliver some of the most iconic and cutting-edge projects around the world. This proud legacy has fostered a culture of innovation and safety, leading our team to design the world’s most impactful power and dam projects—projects vital to both local and global communities.Your OpportunityStantec employs approximately 34,000 experts including engineers, consultants and construction professionals globally. As specialists in water and natural resources, Stantec employees use innovative ideas and technology to solve complex infrastructure and environmental challenges.We are seeking qualified candidates for a Summer Engineering Internship to support the Energy and Resources business center as a member of the Hydro and Dams or Mining (Geotechnical) group. This is a terrific opportunity for a college senior/graduate student to support a number of exciting projects while learning important skillsets.This position will sit within either the Hydro and Dams team or Mining (Geotechnical) team but would provide opportunities for exposure to both technical practices. Our Hydro and Dams team includes a multidisciplinary staff, including civil, geotechnical/geologic, and water resource engineers that specialize in the planning, analysis, design, and construction of water storage, water conveyance and hydropower projects including: Embankment, Concrete & RCC Dams Hydraulic Structures including Spillways and Outlet Works Tunnels & Shafts for Pipelines The Mining (Geotechnical) team specializes in investigation, analysis, design, and construction of active and legacy mine waste containment facilities. Key projects include: Tailings dam design Geotechnical monitoring and analysis of active tailings storage facilities Reclamation of legacy tailings facilities and other inactive mining facilities The Stantec internship program is a great opportunity for students to prepare for a career in engineering while getting paid. We provide real hands-on experience and project-related work opportunities to help students connect their studies into a new context - the business environment. It is an excellent opportunity to build relationships and learn from respected figures in the industry while gaining a better understanding of the big picture of things. Candidates that successfully complete the Stantec internship program are well-positioned to pursue further opportunities within the company.Your Key Responsibilities Assist in developing proposals, including project scheduling, and developing cost estimates. Assisting in project administration including writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, tracking project costs, and completing progress reports. Performing simple calculations, computer data entry, along with some exposure to CAD, GIS, GeoStudio, RocScience Programs, and Bluebeam. Assist in writing technical documents such as calculation packages, geotechnical data reports, design reports, and specifications. Support field investigations and the assessment of subsurface conditions by reviewing drilling and test pit logs, in-situ testing data, and other pertinent field documentation. Support geotechnical material characterization and interpretation of material properties for design and analysis using laboratory and field data. Performing research and contacting vendors for information. Develop familiarity with regulatory agency requirements, technical design standards, and industry standards and guidelines Your Capabilities and Credentials Good interpersonal abilities for working in a team environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction. Valid driver's license and good driving record required. Education and Experience High school diploma and enrollment in an accredited engineering program required. Completion of at least 3 years of undergraduate coursework towards pursuing a degree in civil engineering (non-structural, geotechnical track preferred), geological engineering, or similar is required. Post-graduate academic experience is preferred. 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.Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergizedPay Range:• $23.47 - $34.50 HourlyPay 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) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreementsPrimary Location: United States | CO | DenverOrganization: BC-2242 E&R-US NorthwestEmployee Status: TemporaryBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: NoSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 27/01/2026 05:01:59Req ID: 1003884Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

Created: 2026-03-04