Transportation Bridge Intern (Summer 2027)

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.

Do you see your career as a bridge to a brighter future? Join our bridge team to help design and deliver infrastructure that connects communities and supports our transportation systems.

Your Opportunity

At Stantec, we approach every project, whether at the local, regional, or national level, thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address the communities’ unique needs throughout the project’s lifecycle. Our experts lead in their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Stantec is 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.

We are looking for talented Bridge Engineering Interns who want to be part of a purpose-driven organization focused on helping our clients, colleagues, and communities thrive. Our people are Stantec’s most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your academic and early career experiences within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.

This is a paid internship with full-time hours during Summer 2027. This is an office position based in our Chicago, Illinois office.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Preparing structural design calculations, plans and contract documents in accordance with applicable design and agency standards


• Development of bridge plans using MicroStation


• Performs basic calculations to analyze and design structural components using industry standard software


• Assist with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Interest in bridge and structural engineering within the transportation industry


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• Excellent oral, written, and graphic communication skills


• Basic understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of civil design

 Education and Experience

• Education: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s degree or master’s degree engineering program #Student


• Previous experience in Microsoft products such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel 


• Experience with Bentley MicroStation/Open Roads Designer is a plus

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time.

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.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of bridges and structures.