Coastal Engineering Intern - Water (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Stantec is seeking a Coastal Engineering Intern to join its coastal engineering team in the Corpus Christi or Austin, Texas offices for Summer 2027. The intern will support local and national coastal projects and contribute to areas such as coastal processes, hydrodynamics and morphology, coastal structure design, nature-based solutions, dredging, beach and marsh nourishment, shoreline and wetland protection and restoration, coastal management, storm risk reduction, and construction management. The role is intended for a motivated, dependable student pursuing civil engineering, ocean engineering, or a related field. It offers experience in coastal engineering design, analysis, modeling, fieldwork, project administration, and communication with clients and stakeholders.
Requirements
- In progress toward a bachelor’s degree at minimum in civil engineering, ocean engineering, or a related field.
- Taking or have taken civil or ocean engineering courses.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and take direction.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Specific coursework or exposure to planning, design, construction of infrastructure, construction management, or coastal/environmental engineering.
- Dependable and highly motivated.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with numerical modeling tools for simulating circulation, waves, water quality, sediment transport, or mixing, such as SWAN, MIKE21, Delft3D, ADCIRC, or XBeach.
- Proficiency in MATLAB or Python.
- Drafting or geospatial design experience, including GIS and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience with construction oversight, administration, and fieldwork.
Responsibilities
- Gather and analyze data related to coastal processes, including wave, tide, and wind data.
- Help design and model coastal structures, including seawalls, breakwaters, and living shorelines.
- Participate in field surveys and site inspections to collect data and monitor project sites.
- Assist with technical reports, project documentation, and presentations for clients and stakeholders.
- Participate in meetings and communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to provide project updates and gather feedback.
- Assist with project administration, including writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals and correspondence, tracking project costs, and completing progress reports.
- Perform construction observations and assist with fieldwork as needed.
- Prepare design plans and specifications for bidding and construction.
- Complete design calculations for coastal engineering projects, including marine and rubble mound structures, geotechnical and foundation designs, hydrodynamics and fluid mechanics, beach nourishment, dredge/fill, and sediment disposal site designs.
- Assist with construction oversight and administration, including shop drawing review and approval, contractor survey and progress report review, and final certifications upon project completion.
- Conduct fieldwork such as reconnaissance, measurements, and construction inspection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
