Field Civil Engineering Intern – Outdoor Projects

Stantec; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec invites applications for Summer 2027 Civil Engineering internships within the Community Development Group in Minnesota (Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Rochester).

Interns work alongside seasoned professionals on community development projects, gaining practical on‑the‑job experience with outdoor fieldwork and design activities. Responsibilities include assisting with civil components, construction observation, documentation, surveying, and CAD drafting.

Qualifications

• In progress toward earning a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Coursework in civil engineering planning, design, construction, infrastructure, hydrology, or surveying.

Responsibilities

• Assist with completing the civil component of projects in a dynamic design team.
• Perform construction observation for project compliance with documents and engineering principles.
• Perform construction administration duties including documenting activities, measuring materials, coordinating testing, reviewing drawings, and providing oversight.
• Complete detailed reports as required.
• Assist with construction surveying/staking as needed.
• Communicate effectively with construction staff, clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Office duties may include CAD drafting and design, preparing plans, specifications and reports.

Skills

MS Office

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Surveying

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (in progress)

GIS/Survey related coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Stantec invites applications for Summer 2027 Civil Engineering internships within the Community Development Group in Minnesota (Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Rochester).

Interns work alongside seasoned professionals on community development projects, gaining practical on‑the‑job experience with outdoor fieldwork and design activities. Responsibilities include assisting with civil components, construction observation, documentation, surveying, and CAD drafting.