Construction Management Intern (Summer 2027)

The Civil Engineer; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is accepting applications for Summer 2027 Civil Engineering interns within its Community Development Group in Minnesota locations including Twin Cities, St. Cloud and Rochester.

You will gain hands-on experience in outdoor fieldwork, urban design, roadways, trails, and storm water management, while supporting a dynamic design team. In progress toward a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field, you will contribute to construction observation, surveying, CAD drafting, and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Coursework in civil planning, design, construction, infrastructure, hydrology, surveying or management.
• Relevant software exposure and willingness to learn on-the-job.

Responsibilities

• Assist with civil components of diverse projects within a design team.
• Perform construction observation for project compliance and documentation.
• Assist with construction administration including shop drawings and testing coordination.
• Prepare detailed reports and assist with surveying as needed.
• Communicate effectively with staff, clients and stakeholders.
• Possible CAD drafting and preparation of plans and specifications.

Skills

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Surveying

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree focus in civil/structural/construction engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

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 OpportunityStantec is now accepting applications for Summer 2027 Civil Engineering interns within our Community Development Group in multiple locations throughout Minnesota (Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Rochester).As an intern, you will work in a team environment gaining practical on-the-job experience while having exposure to community development projects. Most of your time will be spent working outside on construction activities. Projects 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 to our clients that are environmentally responsible, functional, and technically sound. Our structure cultivates career growth and provides opportunities as unique as you are.We care about our employees' growth and development. Stantec is recognized on Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index, rated by Forbes as one of the world's best employers and one of America’s best employers for women, and ranked as a top 10 global design firm by ENR Magazine. Stantec has also earned Design Firm of the Year 2021 – ENR Midwest, Employer of the Year – Women in Transportation Minnesota Chapter, Top 50 Workplaces for Indigenous STEM Professionals – AISES, and is proud to be named the 5th most sustainable corporation in the world, 1st in North America by Corporate Knights.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Use technical and communication abilities to assist with completing the civil component of a wide variety of projects in a dynamic design team setting.
• Perform construction observation for project compliance with project documents and engineering principles.
• Perform construction administration duties including documenting construction activities, measuring materials, coordinating materials testing, reviewing shop drawings, and providing general project oversight.
• Complete detailed reports as required.
• Assist with construction surveying/staking as needed.
• Communicate effectively with construction and engineering staff, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Office duties if available may include assisting with CAD drafting and design, and preparation of plans and specifications, reports, and other project deliverables.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Requires understanding of basic AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and general surveying.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong interest in serving municipalities with their infrastructure needs.
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, take direction, and work independently.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions and be physically capable of navigating rugged terrain for the purpose of performing the duties outlined above.
• Must have reliable transportation to go to and from job sites, good driving record, and valid driver’s license.
• You will be reimbursed for business-related travel and expenses.

Education and Experience

• In progress toward earning a bachelor’s degree (minimum) in civil engineering, structural engineering, construction engineering, construction management GIS/Survey, or related field from a post-secondary institution. #Student
• Specific coursework or exposure to one or more of the following is desired: civil engineering planning, design, construction, infrastructure, hydrology, environmental science, 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 Range

$23.47 - $34.50 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.

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