Geotechnical Summer Student - Summer 2027

Stantec; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay transparency

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Geotechnical Summer Student for Summer 2027 in Winnipeg and Saskatoon. You will assist engineers in field exploration, laboratory testing, and the design/construction management of geotechnical structures.

You'll gain practical skills, work with experienced practitioners, and contribute to projects that address infrastructure challenges. This role emphasizes teamwork, time management, and a proactive mindset, with on-site duties and potential travel.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Canadian engineering program (2nd–4th year) with GPA 3.0+.
• Prior teamwork experience is valued.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide general support to engineers and technologists in geotechnical group.
• Apply knowledge of civil engineering concepts to geotechnical tasks.
• Conduct field work, office tasks, and assist with reports and design criteria.
• Utilize Word, Excel, gINT, GeoStudio, AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley MicroStation for drawings and calculations.
• Perform background research and support project initiation.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Time management

Willing to work overtime

Education

Engineering student (2nd–4th year) in Canada, GPA 3.0+

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

gINT

GeoStudio

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

Geotechnical Summer Student - Summer 2027

Winnipeg, MB, Canada and 1 more (On-site)

About Us

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.

Job Description

Build the foundation for a lasting and successful career in geotechnical engineering by starting with a good team. From field exploration and laboratory testing to the design and construction management of complex geotechnical structures, our team does work that’s rock solid. We perform geotechnical studies to solve pressing infrastructure and construction rehabilitation issues. Sometimes, we break new ground with our ideas. Other times, we’re bringing stability to a project. We push the boundaries as leaders and experts in our field and encourage our fellow team members to do the same. Join our team today!

Our Thunder Bay and Winnipeg offices have an opportunity for Summer Students. This position will be situated within the Winnipeg and Saskatoon Geotechnical groups.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide general support to engineers and technologists within the geotechnical group.
• Apply knowledge of the general concepts of relevant civil engineering concepts.
• Perform a variety of tasks which may include geotechnical engineering calculations, field work, contract administration, proposal preparation, obtaining quotes, and preparing basic reports and design criteria for projects.
• Apply technological skills using commonly used software such Microsoft Word, Excel, gINT, GeoStudio, and AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley MicroStation to assist with preparation of drawings.
• Perform due diligence and conduct research on projects as required to provide the background information to start new projects.
• The responsibilities outlined above are a general guideline; however, other responsibilities may be required to meet project and business demands.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Highly motivated, willing to work in a team-oriented environment, and ready to commit to Stantec's strategic initiative to be among the top 10 global design firms.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and out of town as required to meet project/business requirements.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, including interpersonal, written, and verbal abilities to work within a multi-discipline team environment.
• Must be well organized to be able to prioritize multiple tasks and effectively manage time.
• Follow the HSSE rules, code of conduct, dress code, and any other Stantec guidelines.
• Complete all tasks assigned by your supervisor.

Education and Experience

• Students who have completed their 2 nd , 3 rd or 4 th years in an accredited Canadian engineering program with a GPA of 3.0 or greater are encouraged to apply.
• Prior experience functioning effectively in a team environment is important. Prior relevant work experience is valued but is not required.

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.

About the Team

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1008366
• Posting Date 10/22/2026, 02:37 PM
• Locations 500 - 311 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2B9, CA 101-255 2nd Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 3P2, CA (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Staff Type Category HL - Hourly Limited Benefits