Civil or Environmental Engineering Internship - Water (Summer 2026)

Stantec • New York, NY

16d

About The Position

Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. We work on all elements of conveyance and treatment including for potable water treatment and wastewater including resource recovery such as energy production, recycled water and nutrient recovery. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U. 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. Your Opportunity As a Civil or Environmental Engineering Intern, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to infrastructure projects which may include water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, conveyance, and hydraulic models. Candidates should be highly motivated and dependable students who are taking or have taken civil engineering design, process engineering or construction management type courses. This is a terrific opportunity for a college student to support several exciting local projects. This internship position is for Summer 2026 in our New York City, NY office.

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Requires understanding of basic AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.
• In progress toward earning a bachelor’s degree (minimum) in civil or environmental engineering.
• Specific coursework or exposure to one or more of the following: Planning Design Construction Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Construction management

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of state and federal regulations, policies, and programs are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Engineers and Designers in preparation of calculations, reports, drawings and specifications as well as other documents for bid and construction with exposure to drinking water, wastewater, waste to energy, water recycling, Sewer Utilities, Stormwater Infrastructure Utilities, and Public Green Stormwater Infrastructure Utilities.
• Preparing and editing drawings on AutoCAD software.
• Completing other engineering/administrative duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees