Civil Engineering Internship - Community Development (Summer 2027)

Stantec; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days (10-20 per year)

Job summary

Stantec in Des Moines, IA is offering a Summer 2027 Civil Engineering internship within our Community Development Group. This role provides hands-on experience in a dynamic design team, CAD drafting, and preparation of construction documents.

Interns will inspect sites for compliance, assist with plans and reports, procure permits, and communicate with staff, clients, and stakeholders. Currently enrolled civil engineering students with strong communication and independent work ethic are

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Exposure to planning, design, construction, infrastructure concepts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple tasks.

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.

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec is now accepting applications for Summer 2027 Civil Engineering interns within our Community Development Group in Des Moines, Iowa.

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.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Requires understanding of basic AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Strong interest in community development engineering disciplines

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.

• Ability to work independently.

• Must have a vehicle, good driving record, and valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in an accredited degree bachelor’s degree (minimum) in civil engineering.#Student

• Specific coursework or exposure to one or more of the following is desired: planning, design, construction, architecture, infrastructure, hydrology, environmental, surveying and construction management.

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk.

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.

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) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.