Student – Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering (Winter 2027) 4 Month Term

Stantec; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness program

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Stantec in Vancouver, BC is looking for an Engineering or Planning student for a 4-month internship to support transportation planning and traffic engineering projects. You will work with experienced practitioners, clients, and communities, gaining hands-on experience across planning and design phases.

The role emphasizes data collection, GIS-based mapping, field observations, and supporting proposal preparation in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a co-op or equivalent post-secondary program with availability for a 4 month internship.
• Enrolled in an accredited Bachelors or Masters Engineering or Urban planning Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and analyzing transportation data (traffic counts, collisions records, transit and active modes information).
• Conduct basic traffic operations and safety analysis, including intersection performance and collision data analysis.
• Support traffic engineering tasks such as sightline assessment, capacity analysis, signal timing review, and access/layout assessments.
• Contribute to transportation planning and impact assessment projects.
• Prepare figures, maps, and graphics using GIS and other visualization tools.
• Participate in field visits to observe traffic conditions, document site characteristics, and support data collection efforts.
• Provide general project support, including coordination, scheduling, and proposal preparation.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Engineering or Urban Planning program

Tools

GIS

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

Stantec is seeking a motivated Engineering or Planning Student to support the delivery of a variety of transportation planning and traffic engineering projects. The role offers hands-on experience contributing to all phases of project execution including planning and design while developing core technical competencies pertaining to transportation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and analyzing transportation related data (traffic counts, collisions records, transit and active modes information).
• Conduct basic traffic operations and safety analysis, including intersection performance and collision data analysis.
• Support traffic engineering tasks such as sightline assessment, capacity analysis, signal timing review, and access/layout assessments.
• Contribute to transportation planning and impact assessment projects.
• Prepare figures, maps, and graphics using GIS and other visualization tools.
• Participate in field visits to observe traffic conditions, document site characteristics, and support data collection efforts.
• Provide general project support, including coordination, scheduling, and proposal preparation.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Currently enrolled in co-op or equivalent post-secondary program with availability for a 4 month internship.

Education and Experience

Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelors or Masters Engineering or Urban planning 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.

Pay Range

• $23.37 - $32.07 Hourly

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.

Primary Location: Canada | BC | Vancouver

Other Locations: Canada | BC | Burnaby

Organization: BC-1158 Transpt-CA British Columbia

Employee Status: Temporary

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time