Engineering Co-op Student - Water (Winter 2027)

Culture Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec's Water team in Edmonton is offering an internship for students pursuing Mechanical or Civil Engineering Technologist programs. You will work with engineers and technologists, support calculations, drawings reviews, and project documentation while gaining real-world experience in a multidisciplinary setting.

This part-time, temporary role emphasizes mentorship, hands-on calculations, reporting, and site exposure, preparing you for a career in sustainable engineering and client service

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office and basic software tools.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a team and independently with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to engineers and technologists within the Water group.
• Use knowledge of basic engineering concepts to assist project work.
• Generate preliminary calculations and reports.
• Review drawings and complete audits on design elements.
• Conduct due diligence and research to support new projects.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal communication

Detail oriented

Team player

Independent work

Education

Post-secondary program in Mechanical or Civil Engineering Technologist

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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.

Your Opportunity

At Stantec, we’re committed to empowering our employees and providing a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and collaboration. When you join our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Collaboration and connection with experienced senior leaders who provide mentorship and guidance to support your professional development and with junior/intermediate peers who provide a strong team network.
• Work directly with a larger, multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and innovative problem‑solving.
• Engage in a wide variety of work projects, offering the chance to expand your skills and experience across different industries and disciplines. These tasks include research for up-to-date techniques, calculations, project coordination, reporting, and meeting attendance and recording.

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• Our Water Team in Edmonton has an opportunity for a student.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide general support to engineers and technologists within the Water group.
• Uses knowledge of the general concepts of relevant basic engineering elements.
• Generate preliminary calculations and reports.
• Review drawings and complete audits on relevant project design elements.
• Performs due diligence and research on projects as required to provide the background information to start new projects.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Detail oriented team player and the ability to work independently

Education and Experience

Currently enrolled in Mechanical Engineering Technologist or Civil Engineering Technologist or equivalent post‑secondary program.

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.

**Primary Location:** Canada | AB | Edmonton

**Organization:** BC-1269 Water-CA Delivery

**Employee Status:** Temporary

**Management Level:** Internship

**Business Justification:** New Position

**Travel:** No

**Schedule:** Part time