Job Description

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

• 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.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 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.

Education and Experience

• 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.

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk.

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.