Civil Engineering Internship - Community Development (Summer 2027)

Stantec; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Stantec in Chicago, IL is offering a Summer 2027 Civil Engineering intern position in the Community Development Group. The role provides exposure to urban design, roadways, parks, trails, traffic engineering, and infrastructure projects within a team environment.

Interns will gain experience inspecting sites, preparing plans and specifications, and assisting with construction documents, reports, and client communications.

Responsibilities

• Use technical and communication abilities to complete the civil component of a wide variety of projects in a dynamic design team setting.
• Inspect construction sites for compliance with project documents and engineering principles.
• Assist with preparation of plans and specifications, reports, and other project deliverables.
• Attend meetings on an as needed basis.
• Complete detailed reports as required.
• Procure permits and other approvals from various agencies.
• Communicate effectively with construction and engineering staff, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with CAD drafting and design, and preparation of construction documents.

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec is now accepting applications for Summer 2027 Civil Engineering interns within our Community Development Group in Chicago, IL.

As an intern, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to community development projects that may include urban design and planning, roadways, park and recreation design, multi-use trail and pathway design, traffic engineering, landscape architecture, assessment and rehabilitation, infrastructure design, water and wastewater conveyance, and storm water management. We provide efficient solutions that are environmentally responsible, functional, and technically sound. Our structure cultivates career growth and provides opportunities as unique as you are. Some positions may require remote work with housing and meal per diems covered by Stantec.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Use technical and communication abilities to complete the civil component of a wide variety of projects in a dynamic design team setting.
• Inspect construction sites for compliance with project documents and engineering principles.
• Assist with preparation of plans and specifications, reports, and other project deliverables.
• Attend meetings on an as needed basis.
• Complete detailed reports as required.
• Procure permits and other approvals from various agencies.
• Communicate effectively with construction and engineering staff, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with CAD drafting and design, and preparation of construction documents.