Environmental Water Resources Intern (Summer 2025) - ( 2400036H )

Description

At Stantec, we approach every water and natural resource project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or watershed level— thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the water infrastructure lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.

Your Opportunity

We’re looking for interns for our summer 2025 internship program! As an Intern for the Water Services Group (H20) Group, you can expect to carry out a variety of different tasks related to water supply, wastewater and water resource management. Every day will allow you to work on an interesting project, while expanding your knowledge as you gain field and office experience in many disciplines.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, computer modeling, data entry, assistance with preparation of construction plans and specifications, and communicating with clients.

• Serving our customers by completing indirect tasks such as transporting equipment/tools between job sites, running samples to the appropriate laboratory, or delivering vehicles/equipment for maintenance and general office assistance.

• Understand and operate mathematical hydraulic modeling software tools.

• Assist in the preparation of infrastructure master plans, design concept plans, hydraulic calculations and present information for quality review.

• Undertake as needed field work, including water quality sampling, surveying and other field reconnaissance.

• Coordinate with engineers, technical staff and/or multidisciplinary team members to ensure that the project's needs are met in a timely and effective manner.

• Complete other engineering/administrative duties as required.

• Respect and assist our clients by being responsive and reliable.

• Safety is a priority at Stantec. Safe practices in the field and office are required by not only our interns, but by every employee.

• Continually ask questions and grow in your relative field. Our employees will gladly answer any questions you have and will make sure your time with Stantec is an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Sound understanding of water and or environmental related principles and engineering concepts, including related hydraulics and hydrologic principles and concepts.

• The ability to effectively communicate ideas and opinions.

• Knowledge of hydraulic/hydrologic modeling software, including HydroCAD, AutoCAD, Civil3D, and GIS

• Relevant office or field experience is a plus. Examples: Construction Surveying, Field Surveying, Field Sampling, Drafting.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Education and Experience

Currently pursuing or graduated with a minimum of a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.

Relevant internships and work experience during school will be considered.

Valid driver’s license.

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Candidate must be willing and have the ability to travel, and on occasion, spend time working away from home office for extended periods of time.

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.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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 agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis

Organization : BC-2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes MN

Employee Status : Temporary

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Aug 22, 2024, 2:35:34 PM

Req ID: 2400036H

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans