What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Internship - Infrastructure (Summer 2027) position at Stantec?
Your Opportunity
Stantec is now accepting applications for Summer 2027 Civil Engineering interns within our Community Development Group in Okemos, Michigan.
As an intern, you will work with a high-quality team of engineering professionals and gain exposure to land development and transportation projects that include development of engineering plans sets, public and private roadway design, park and recreation design, multi-use trail and pathway design, traffic engineering and analysis, landscape architecture, , , water and wastewater utility design, and storm water modeling and management design. We provide engineering solutions at the speed of development that are environmentally responsible, cost effective, and technically sound. Our team structure cultivates engineering self-confidence and sense of professional satisfaction that leads to career growth and leadership opportunities.
Your Key Responsibilities
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 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
Primary Location: United States | MI | Okemos
Organization: BC-1903 CommDev-US North Central
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Internship
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 05/10/2026 07:10:58
Req ID: 1008180
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.
Stantec is now accepting applications for Summer 2027 Civil Engineering interns within our Community Development Group in Okemos, Michigan.
As an intern, you will work with a high-quality team of engineering professionals and gain exposure to land development and transportation projects that include development of engineering plans sets, public and private roadway design, park and recreation design, multi-use trail and pathway design, traffic engineering and analysis, landscape architecture, , , water and wastewater utility design, and storm water modeling and management design. We provide engineering solutions at the speed of development that are environmentally responsible, cost effective, and technically sound. Our team structure cultivates engineering self-confidence and sense of professional satisfaction that leads to career growth and leadership opportunities.
Your Key Responsibilities
- To ask as many questions as possible and be a sponge soaking up all the knowledge available.
- Complete civil engineering plans, reports, and specifications and designs in a dynamic and high pace environment.
- Accompany Stantec professional staff during onsite construction inspections for compliance with the engineering design and stormwater quality requirements. principles.
- Accompany Stantec professional staff to public and client meetings as needed basis.
- Assist with procuring permits and approvals from city, county, or state agencies.
- Communicate effectively with construction and engineering staff, clients, and other project stakeholders.
- Assist with CAD drafting and design, and preparation of construction documents.
- Basic understanding of basic AutoCAD Civil 3D, highly preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of Autodesk Forma (Formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud).
- Strong interpersonal, virtual, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong interest in community development engineering disciplines
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.
- Ability to work independently.
- Currently enrolled in an accredited degree Civil Engineering bachelor’s degree program. #Student
- Specific coursework or exposure to one or more of the following is desired: planning, design, construction, architecture, infrastructure, hydrology, environmental, surveying and construction management.
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 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
Primary Location: United States | MI | Okemos
Organization: BC-1903 CommDev-US North Central
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Internship
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 05/10/2026 07:10:58
Req ID: 1008180
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.