Building Science Intern - (Summer 2026)

Stantec•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec. Your Opportunity Our San Francisco office is seeking an enthusiastic student to join our team in California. We are a talented group of engineers and architects who specialize in building science for new construction and rehabilitation projects. We help architects and owners design and construct durable, high performance and sustainable building enclosures. For new construction, we provide building enclosure consulting services, including peer review architectural drawings and specifications related to the building enclosure. For existing buildings, we investigate building enclosure failures and design repair solutions. We value technical growth, entrepreneurial spirit, work-life balance, and an environment that supports the development and mentoring of our staff. We are continually expanding and seeking ambitious, committed individuals that want to excel through challenging opportunities and projects that will allow them to achieve their career goals. Our focus on our people, culture, and capabilities allows us to make a difference for our clients and the communities we serve. This is a full-time, in person position and paid for every hour worked (not eligible for holiday or vacation pay).

Requirements

General knowledge of building science fundamentals (air, thermal, moisture, and vapor control layers).
Organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks on multiple projects.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Professional attitude and commitment to succeed.
Persistence and good work ethic.
Must have valid driver’s license and clean DMV record.
Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical writing skills would be an asset.
Experience on construction sites is a plus.
Knowledge of construction materials, drawings, and specifications is a plus.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Bluebeam, and Revit would be an asset.
Previous Buildings Science CO-OP/Internship a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform project document reviews (drawings, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, etc.) with the supervision of senior staff.
Assist with site visits and write site visit reports.
Support team members with building envelope failure investigations and condition assessments.
Assist with field testing to confirm enclosure performance (water/air leakage, whole building air leakage, and infrared).
Assist with review and report on project mock-ups.
Attend project meetings (in both design and construction) and document project discussions.
Assist in project management and coordination.
Assist with marketing materials.
Perform technical report writing.
Provide design support for contract documents using Revit.
Participate in internal continuing education (our team has an extensive web-based training program for staff covering a wide range of topics).
Combination of office & field work
This position may require up to 10% travel to project sites.
Additionally, you will participate in Stantec’s Intern Design Project, an integrated team design project for a real client. You will be teaming with other interns in architecture, engineering, interiors, lighting design, and specialty services in North America to design and deliver cutting-edge and sustainable design solutions that excels our clients’ needs.