Civil/Structural Engineering Intern - Water (Summer 2027)

Stantec; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec in Chattanooga, TN is offering a student internship opportunity within the Water-US South organization. The role provides hands-on exposure to project administration, data gathering, and design support on water infrastructure projects.

You will assist with reports, CAD/GIS tasks, site observations, and field work while building essential engineering knowledge and professional skills. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field, with strong

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with project teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn design tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project administration: writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals and correspondence, tracking costs, and progress reports.
• Assist technical staff with data gathering, reporting, and calculations for design projects.
• Perform modeling and design activities on water infrastructure projects.
• Gain exposure to CAD, GIS, and other design programs.
• Perform construction observations and field support as needed.
• Handle other engineering/administrative duties as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Willingness to learn

CAD

GIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (in progress)

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

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 design projects

• Perform modeling and design activities on a variety of water infrastructure projects

• Gaining exposure and performing basic tasks in CAD, GIS, and other design programs

• Performing construction observations and assisting with field work, as needed

• Completing 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

• Willingness to learn

Education and Experience

• In progress toward earning a Bachelor's degree (minimum) in civil engineering or related field

#Student

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for an extended period. An office presence is expected to maximize learning during the co-op period. 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.

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

Primary Location: United States | TN | Chattanooga
Organization: BC-1755 Water-US South
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Internship
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time

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.