Engineering Co-op Student - Water (Summer 2027) - 16 Month Term

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.

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

You have the opportunity to join our dynamic team of engineering professionals that are working on projects throughout North America. By joining Stantec, you join a global engineering firm that enables you to work on leading-edge projects with water and wastewater experts.

Stantec Calgary’s Water group is seeking a four-month summer term expected to commence in May 2027 and conclude in August 2028. At Stantec, we’re committed to empowering our employees and providing a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and collaboration. When you join our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Opportunities to work on-site at various locations within Calgary, ensuring exposure to different environments and projects.


• Work directly with a larger, multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and innovative problem-solving.


• Connection with experienced senior leaders who provide mentorship and guidance to support your professional development and with junior/intermediate peers who provide a strong team network.


• Engagement in a wide variety of work projects, offering the chance to expand your skills and experience across different industries and disciplines. These tasks include research for up-to-date techniques, calculations, field work, project coordination, reporting, and meeting attendance and recording.

Your Key Responsibilities

As part of the Calgary Water team, you will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide general support to engineers and technologists within the Process Water group.


• Support the field construction and commissioning team on ongoing projects. This may involve:


• Monitoring and reporting on current construction activities


• Assisting the commissioning lead with startup and commissioning activities.


• Onsite document management including deficiency reviews, asset management, document review, and quality assurance. 


• Utilize knowledge of the general concepts of relevant basic engineering elements. 


• Generate preliminary calculations and reports. 


• Review drawings and complete audits on relevant project design elements.


• Perform due diligence and research on projects as required to provide the background information to start new projects.


• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong foundation in engineering fundamentals, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality work. Key capabilities include:

• Highly motivated, willing to work in a team-oriented environment, and ready to commit to Stantec's strategic initiative to be among the #1 Most Sustainable Corporation Among Industry Peers firms. 


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Access, Project, or similar tools is considered an asset.


• Demonstrated ability to organize work, manage multiple tasks, and follow direction while meeting project requirements.


• Attention to detail, with the ability to review own work for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project objectives.


• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and actively contribute to problem‑solving through critical and creative thinking.


• Professional, respectful, and positive communication style in both written and in‑person interactions.


• Availability for a full-time 16-month internship is required.

Education and Experience

• 3^rd or 4^th year engineering students able to take an internship/co-op term are encouraged to apply. 


• Valid driver’s licence and a satisfactory driving record, with the ability to travel to project sites as required.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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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.

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.