Renewable Energy Civil Intern (Summer 2027)

Stantec; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking Civil Engineering interns for Summer 2027 in the Midwest. You will join a team focused on community development projects including urban design, roadways, parks, trails, and infrastructure design.

Interns gain exposure to multiple design disciplines, collaborate with engineers, and support reports, plans, and permit processes. Great for hands-on learning and professional growth within a global design firm.

Qualifications

• Intern will work in a team environment on community development projects.
• Exposure to urban design, planning, and civil infrastructure processes.
• Develops professional skills in documentation, reporting and client communication.

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

Technical abilities

Communication abilities

CAD drafting

Education

Civil engineering internship/degree in progress

Job description

Strong communities do not just happen – they are built. They are creatively imagined, collaboratively planned and ready to face tomorrow with optimism. That is why at Stantec, we take our promise to design with community in mind straight to the heart of cities and towns all over the world. Whether we are bringing new life to an urban center, transforming a brownfield site into a valuable asset or developing a new place for families to grow, we balance the needs of today with a passion for tomorrow.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is now accepting resumes for Summer 2027 Civil Engineering interns within our Community Development Group in multiple locations throughout the Midwest. 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.

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.