Water Co-op Student - Winter 2027 - 4-8 Months

Stantec; London; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

EmployeeStock Purchase Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a college/university student for an Intern position in water resources. You will collaborate with experienced practitioners on local and national water infrastructure projects, gaining hands-on experience in planning, design, and construction.

You’ll assist with reports, data gathering, and calculations; exposure to CAD and GIS; and learn from a diverse team while supporting multiple projects across water utilities.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's program in civil or environmental engineering.
• Coursework or exposure to planning, design and construction of water and wastewater systems.
• Motivated, dependable student with interest in water infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project administration: writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals and progress reports.
• Support technical staff with data research, reports, calculations for water/wastewater projects.
• Perform basic CAD/GIS tasks and project cross-training.
• Help with vendor inquiries and general engineering/administrative duties.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Tools

CAD

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.

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

As an Intern, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to planning, design, and construction of systems for water infrastructure projects which may include water and wastewater plants, pump stations, water supply, distribution, etc. Candidates should be highly motivated and dependable students who are taking or have taken water resources or water‑treatment-type courses. This is a terrific opportunity for a college or university student to support a number of exciting local and national projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in project administration including writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, tracking project costs, and completing progress reports
• Assisting technical staff with various project tasks, including researching, compiling and evaluating project data, preparing reports and performing calculations for water and wastewater treatment projects and/or sewer or tunnel design projects
• Performing simple calculations, computer data entry, along with some exposure to CAD, GIS, design and cross‑training
• Performing research and contacting vendors for information
• Complete other engineering/administrative duties as required

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and take direction
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations, policies, and programs, are a plus

Education and Experience

• In progress toward earning a Bachelor's degree (minimum) in civil or environmental engineering (or related field)
• Specific coursework or exposure to one or more of the following: planning, design, construction of water and wastewater systems.

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.

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.

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Pay Range

• $23.37 - $32.07 Hourly

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.

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
• paid time off

Temporary/casual employees will have access to:

• group registered retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase program
• 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 | ON | Waterloo Other Locations: Canada | ON | London Organization: 1656 Water-CA Ontario West-Waterloo ON Employee Status: Temporary Business Justification: New Position Travel: No Schedule: Full time