Structural Engineering Intern/Co-op – Infrastructure (Summer 2027)

Stantec; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Vacation days

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid family leave

Job summary

Stantec’s CT structural team seeks an intern for Summer 2027 to support infrastructure design projects. Join our team in New Haven or Hartford, CT, and work with experienced practitioners to support communities through exciting projects.

You will gain practical skills, build your network, and access opportunities that set you up for success while working full-time during Summer 2027 in an office-based role with some field work.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Civil Engineering program
• Exposure to CAD design programs (AutoCAD/MicroStation) is required
• OpenBridge experience is a plus
• Strong communication skills and MS Office proficiency

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with contract documents and reports for structural projects
• Perform CAD work, check drawings and calculations, quantity take-offs, and basic structural calculations
• Assist with field inspection and project coordination

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenBridge

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.

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we're making an impact around the world.

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 Opportunity

Stantec's CT structural team is seeking an intern for the Summer of 2027 to support our infrastructure design projects. Join our dynamic team in either the New Haven or Hartford, CT offices and work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in the preparation of contract documents and reports for a variety of structural engineering projects ranging from bridges to retaining walls, overhead signs, and other ancillary transportation structures. Responsibilities include computer aided design and drafting, checking drawings and calculations, quantity take-offs, simple structural calculations, and field inspection.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Minimum requirements include prior exposure to CAD Design programs (AutoCAD/MicroStation), and current good academic standing in an accredited engineering school.

• Experience in OpenBridge is preferred.

• Must be willing and able to take initiative when needed and have the flexibility to learn new skills.

• Good communication skills: verbal, business writing, electronic communications, and presentations, MS Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong attention to detail

Education and Experience

• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters Civil Engineering Program

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Position will primarily be in an office setting; may require some field work. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This internship position offers full-time hours during Summer 2027.

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.

Why Choose Stantec?

• Exposure to cutting-edge infrastructure projects nationwide
• A team environment that values innovation, learning, and growth
• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.

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

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.