Water Co-op Student - Winter 2027

Job summary

Support technical staff with research, data analysis, calculations, reports, and project administration for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Assist with infrastructure design, cost estimates, construction administration, vendor research, and field data collection.

Job details

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. #Student 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 QUALIFICATIONS Your Capabilities and Credentials The candidate should: * Be familiar with and show interest in spreadsheets and other data management software * Be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Possess strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills * Have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction * Have an eagerness to learn * Possess the ability to collaborate with teammates to deliver projects effectively and efficiently * In progress toward earning a University Bachelor's degree or College Diploma (C.E.T.) (minimum) in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering or related field * Specific coursework or exposure to one or more of the following: Planning, design, construction of water and wastewater infrastructure, including linear design (sewers, watermains, drainage), facility design (piping systems, pumping, hydraulics), or process treatment (wastewater treatment, water treatment). Education and Experience * In progress toward earning a Bachelor's degree (minimum) in civil, or environmental engineering or related field. 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. 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. 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. 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. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off. Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What you’ll do

Support technical staff with research, data analysis, calculations, reports, and project administration for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Assist with infrastructure design, cost estimates, construction administration, vendor research, and field data collection.

Requirements

Applicants must be pursuing at least a bachelor's degree or college diploma in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering, or a related field; the education section specifically identifies a bachelor's degree as the minimum. Candidates should be proficient with Microsoft Office, interested in data management, strong communicators, dependable collaborators, and eager to learn, with relevant coursework or exposure to water and wastewater infrastructure.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Health Care Spending Account
• Wellness Spending Account
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Group Tax-Free Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Emergency Travel Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Membership Fee Coverage
• Paid Time Off

Listed skills

• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• data management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Microsoft Office
• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Data Management
• Report Writing
• Engineering Calculations
• GIS
• Engineering Design
• Water Infrastructure Design
• Wastewater Infrastructure Design
• Hydrology
• Surveying
• Cost Estimation
• Project Administration
• Field Data Collection
• Environmental Data Analysis
• Pump Stations
• Time Off Management
• Willingness To Learn
• Administrative Functions
• Information Gathering
• Planning
• Self-Motivation
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Management
• Spreadsheets
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Communication
• Construction Management
• Consulting
• Data Collection
• Engineering Design Process
• Environmental Engineering
• Hydraulics
• Innovation
• Mechanical Engineering
• Multitasking
• Wastewater
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Purchasing
• Sewage Treatments
• Shop Drawing
• Water Resources
• Water Treatment
• Progress Reporting
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Construction
• Consulting
• Human Resources Co-Op/Intern
• Water / Wastewater Engineer
• Civil Engineers
• Water/Wastewater Engineers

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