Water Co-op Student - Winter 2027

At Stantec, we approach every water and natural resource project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or watershed level— thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the water infrastructure lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.

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Your Opportunity

As a Civil Engineering Assistant, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to water infrastructure projects which may include roads, conveyance infrastructure, water and wastewater plants, pump stations, water supply, distribution, wet weather flow management, etc. Candidates should be highly motivated and dependable students who are taking or have taken transportation, water resources, hydrology, or surveying type courses. It is the intention of this position to give students an opportunity to become familiar with the field of Consulting Engineering, by working on challenging and interesting projects with members of Stantec's Water Group.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assisting technical staff with various project tasks, including researching, compiling and evaluating project data, preparing reports and performing calculations for water and wastewater projects and/or sewer, watermain or trenchless design projects


• Assisting in project administration including writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, tracking project costs, and completing progress reports


• Performing calculations and managing large data sets, along with exposure to GIS and engineering design


• Participating in preliminary and detailed design of linear infrastructure, transportation, treatment and pumping facilities


• Preparing and compiling cost estimates


• Assisting with construction administration duties, including but not limited to coordinating shop-drawing review process, Request for Information responses, and site visits (as needed)


• Performing research and contacting vendors or contractors for information


• Assisting with field data collection and analysis of environmental data


• Complete other engineering/administrative duties as required