Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U. Your Opportunity As an intern for Summer 2026 based in our Chicago office, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to projects which may include water/wastewater collection, distribution, treatment facilities and infrastructure and other aspects of civil engineering. Candidates should be highly motivated and dependable students who are taking or have taken civil engineering courses. This is a terrific opportunity for a college student to support a number of exciting local and national projects. Your Key Responsibilities - Candidate will assist engineering and administrative staff with such tasks as: - Assisting technical staff with various project tasks, including researching, compiling, and evaluating project data, preparing reports, and performing calculations for design projects - Preparing design and construction plans, specifications, quantity take-offs and construction estimates - Gaining exposure and performing basic tasks in AutoCAD Civil 3D and other design programs - Completing other engineering/administrative duties as required - Assisting with field work for data collection, site inspections and observations Your Capabilities and Credentials - Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Desired software applications include: AutoCAD Civil 3D - Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills - Sound organizational skills, be reliable, detail orientated and capable of working independently on assigned tasks. - Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction. - Willingness to learn Education and Experience - Currently enrolled in an accredited degree program working towards a Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in civil and/or environmental engineering or related field. - Valid driver’s license required. - Previous internship or co-op experience a plus Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. 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 Range:** • Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 53,400.00 - Max Salary $ 72,100.00 **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. **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 | IL | Chicago **Organization:** BC-1734 Water-US North Central **Employee Status:** Regular **Travel:** No **Schedule:** Full time **Job Posting:** 15/09/2025 03:09:58 **Req ID:** 1002304 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.