Civil Engineering Intern - Community Development (Summer 2027)

Stantec; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Civil Engineering intern to gain hands-on experience on exciting civil projects this summer. You will work with experienced engineers, clients, and communities to help draft designs, perform calculations, and document observations.

Join a collaborative team where you can build practical skills, expand your network, and explore a potential full-time path after graduation.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Basic AutoCAD Civil 3D skills.
• Ability to prioritize important tasks, take direction, and listen to feedback.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with design team and clients
• Assist with drafting and design in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Complete markups in BlueBeam Revu
• Perform calculations in Microsoft Excel and stormwater design programs
• Write reports in Microsoft Word
• Visit job sites and perform construction observations

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Civil engineering (in progress)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

BlueBeam Revu

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

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

Community Development is looking for an intern that can work with us for a summer, with the hope that they can join us for a full-time position one day. Interns will work alongside experienced engineers on civil engineering projects that vary in location, scope, and size.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend meetings with design team and clients
• Assist with drafting and design in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Complete markups in BlueBeam Revu
• Perform calculations in Microsoft Excel and stormwater design programs
• Write reports in Microsoft Word
• Visit job sites and perform construction observations

Qualifications and Credentials

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Basic AutoCAD Civil 3D skills
• Ability to prioritize important tasks, take direction, and listen to feedback
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Education and Experience

In progress towards earning a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, candidates in their third year of study or higher are preferred.

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.