CIVIL Engineering Student
Posted 24 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Civil Engineering Co-op Student - Community Development (Summer 2027) – 16 Month Term”
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- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Internship
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Study levelProfessional certification
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 real problems.
As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience, develop practical engineering skills, and work alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your growth and success.
Your Opportunity
Stantec’s Community Development team is a recognized leader in land development. Our multi-disciplinary team includes professionals in civil and stormwater engineering, planning, urban design, landscape architecture, and construction management. Together, we deliver projects that shape vibrant, resilient, and sustainable communities.
We are looking for a motivated student to join our engineering team for a 16-month internship. You'll gain hands-on experience in both office and field environments, contribute to projects across the Greater Calgary Region, and build technical, problem-solving, and professional skills alongside industry-leading professionals. Whether your interests lie in design, construction, project coordination, or infrastructure development, this role offers an excellent foundation for a career in civil engineering.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Civil Engineering Intern, your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Construction Observation and Field Support:
- Participate in field reviews and on-site construction observation.
- Work alongside contractors, surveyors, inspectors, and project teams.
- Review engineering drawings and compare them with field conditions and survey information.
- Identify issues in the field and support the development of practical solutions.
- Communicate construction progress and observations to project teams.
- Learn and apply Stantec's safety practices, quality standards, and professional procedures.
Design and Technical Support:
- Support engineering designs (sanitary, stormwater, water networks, roads, lot grading) drawings, and figures using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Prepare technical reports, correspondence, memos, and project documentation.
- Prepare earthworks cut-and-fill analyses and grading assessments.
- Assist with erosion and sediment control plans and reports.
- Assist with sound attenuation studies.
- Coordinate shallow utilities.
- Review survey packages.
- Participate in team meetings, project discussions, and professional development opportunities.