Chemical Engineering Intern - Water (Summer 2026)

Stantec Inc. • Houston, TX

47d

About The Position

At Stantec, we approach every industrial water treatment project we undertake 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 are a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that is critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large. Your Opportunity Stantec's multi-disciplinary office in Houston, TX has an opportunity for a highly motivated Chemical Engineering Intern. Our Water sector, which brings together many of the world's top engineers and scientists, sees water a bit differently-as a single holistic system rather than as unconnected networks divided by boundaries. We use this perspective to help clients tap into water's potential. Throughout the life cycle of capture, use, reuse, treatment and discharge, our team optimizes every facet of a water system. Whether a project calls for permitting and regulatory support, engineers, designers, field and construction support, or facility operators, we have the right experts to provide holistic and creative, yet practical, water solutions. Through our cost-effective strategies, we are helping clients increase their water efficiency and protect their water resources for future generations. Join our team as we create new ways to tap into water's vast potential. Stantec's Houston, TX office has an opportunity for a Chemical Engineering Intern to join their Water practice. Stantec's Industrial Water team is a dynamic team of experts working across a wide range of industries including energy, power, semiconductors, manufacturing, datacenters, and food & beverage. The successful candidate will: Assist the local project delivery team with report and documentation preparation, project administration, and research assistance Develop spreadsheet calculations to support team Develop process engineering documents including flow diagrams, piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), Major Equipment lists, general arrangements, mass and heat balance calculations, engineering lists, process data sheets, and performance specifications Write documents summarizing work performed Meet schedule requirements Perform site inspections, construction observations, start up and commissioning support, and report preparation Assist with project permit applications, preparations, and processing Attend project meetings and assist with meeting minutes Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly motivated individual
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Must have valid drivers' license.
• Must be currently enrolled in an ABET accredited bachelor's or master's Chemical Engineering program.
• Typical office environment working with computers.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and process modeling software is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist the local project delivery team with report and documentation preparation, project administration, and research assistance
• Develop spreadsheet calculations to support team
• Develop process engineering documents including flow diagrams, piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), Major Equipment lists, general arrangements, mass and heat balance calculations, engineering lists, process data sheets, and performance specifications
• Write documents summarizing work performed
• Meet schedule requirements
• Perform site inspections, construction observations, start up and commissioning support, and report preparation
• Assist with project permit applications, preparations, and processing
• Attend project meetings and assist with meeting minutes
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees