Water Co-op Student - Winter 2027

Stantec; Windsor; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Civil Engineering Assistant intern to support our Water Group in Windsor, Ontario. You will work with experienced practitioners on water/wastewater projects, helping with data collection, design tasks, and cost estimates in a collaborative team setting.

The role focuses on gaining hands-on experience, with exposure to GIS, field data, and various design activities. Ideal for students pursuing Civil/Environmental/Mechanical engineering who are motivated to learn and

Qualifications

• Familiar with spreadsheets and data management software.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and take direction.
• Eagerness to learn and collaborate with teammates.
• Working toward a university degree in civil/environmental/chemical/mechanical engineering.
• Courses in water/wastewater infrastructure, or related design topics.

Responsibilities

• Assist technical staff with project tasks, data collection, reports, and calculations for water/wastewater projects.
• Support project administration: write reports, gather information, draft proposals, track costs, and prepare progress reports.
• Perform data calculations and manage large datasets; exposure to GIS and engineering design.
• Contribute to preliminary and detailed design of water infrastructure and transportation facilities.
• Prepare and compile cost estimates.
• Assist with field data collection and vendor coordination.

Skills

Spreadsheet tools

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental/chemical/mechanical engineering (in progress)

C.E.T. or related diploma (in progress)

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.

Job 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.

#Student

As a Civil Engineering Assistant, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to water infrastructure projects which may include roads, conveyance infrastructure, water and wastewater plants, pump stations, water supply, distribution, wet weather flow management, etc. Candidates should be highly motivated and dependable students who are taking or have taken transportation, water resources, hydrology, or surveying type courses. It is the intention of this position to give students an opportunity to become familiar with the field of Consulting Engineering, by working on challenging and interesting projects with members of Stantec's Water Group.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assisting technical staff with various project tasks, including researching, compiling and evaluating project data, preparing reports and performing calculations for water and wastewater projects and/or sewer, watermain or trenchless design projects
• Assisting in project administration including writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, tracking project costs, and completing progress reports
• Performing calculations and managing large data sets, along with exposure to GIS and engineering design
• Participating in preliminary and detailed design of linear infrastructure, transportation, treatment and pumping facilities
• Preparing and compiling cost estimates
• Assisting with construction administration duties, including but not limited to coordinating shop‑drawing review process, Request for Information responses, and site visits (as needed)
• Performing research and contacting vendors or contractors for information
• Assisting with field data collection and analysis of environmental data
• Complete other engineering/administrative duties as required

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

The candidate should:

• Be familiar with and show interest in spreadsheets and other data management software
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Possess strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Have the ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and take direction
• Have an eagerness to learn
• Possess the ability to collaborate with teammates to deliver projects effectively and efficiently
• In progress toward earning a University Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma (C.E.T.) (minimum) in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering or related field
• Specific coursework or exposure to one or more of the following: Planning, design, construction of water and wastewater infrastructure, including linear design (sewers, watermains, drainage), facility design (piping systems, pumping, hydraulics), or process treatment (wastewater treatment, water treatment).

Education and Experience

• In progress toward earning a Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in civil, or environmental engineering or related field.

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 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 1008307
• Posting Date 10/14/2026, 05:23 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Staff Type Category HL - Hourly Limited Benefits