Civil Engineering Intern - Community Development (Summer 2026)

Stantec Inc.•Portland, OR

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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. Strong communities don't just happen-they're built. They're creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We're driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We're a place where you can apply your passion-and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable. Your Opportunity As an intern, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to residential and commercial development projects which may include infrastructure design, construction observation, land and earthworks analysis, stormwater management, and studies for feasibility, servicing, drainage, and property development potential. We transform land into real projects - a fit between physical site conditions, public expectations, fiscal requirements, and environmental constraints. This position is an office-based role.

Requirements

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Requires understanding or interest in basic AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction
Ability to work independently
Must have a good driving record, and valid driver's license
In progress towards earning a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

Gather project data
Prepare and assemble reports and drawings
Perform routine calculations
Assist with CAD drafting and design, and preparation of construction documents
Observe and attend meetings with design team, and other project stakeholders
Other related tasks 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.

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