Instrumentation & Controls Engineering - Energy & Resources (Summer 2026)

Stantec•Bakersfield, CA

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. As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, there’s no end to the scope and significance of your work — and to where it can take you at Stantec. Every day, we’re problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful. Whether designing new EV charging or CNG delivery systems, a transformational cross-country pipeline, optimizing facilities, verifying the safety and reliability of an asset, or in the field overseeing construction projects, you’ll be joining a team of recognized industry experts on work that’s critical to our clients and our communities. The Energy industry is changing — and we’re helping clients stay ahead of the change. Join a team that’s working together with industry to deliver innovation for the long term on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world. Your Opportunity Engineering Internships at Stantec involve responsibilities and work that is quite varied and stimulating. In this position as an Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to be part of a team working on active projects and researching technology on Battery Energy Storage Systems, Electric Vehicle Charging Station, Hydrogen Fueling Station, Solar Farm Design. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. You will perform a variety of selected tasks and assignments to continue to develop knowledge and skills to help you succeed in the Energy Transition.

Requirements

Enrollment in an engineering discipline: i.e. Electrical
Strong technical proficiency.
Sound interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Proven initiative, flexibility, and adaptability.
The Engineering Intern should have a Electrical Engineering focus with a minimum completion of 2nd year of an undergraduate engineering degree program.

Nice To Haves

Related experience in the renewal energy industry will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Assist in report preparation and assessments.
Assist in data integration with reliance on spreadsheets and databases.
Utilize applicable technical knowledge to add value to projects.
Strengthen technical knowledge through on-the-job, informal, and formal training.
Become familiar with and ensure appropriate reference material is utilized.
Become familiar with the applicable electrical codes and legislation.
Compliance with Stantec’s EH&S program.
Assist Project managers and engineers in daily project tasks as assigned
Establish and maintain positive client relationships.
Become familiar with ARC Flash analysis, and overcurrent protection coordination.
Prepare draft for Electrical Load Summary, define electric motor horsepower
Become familiar with Single Line Diagrams as well as Electrical Area Class drawings.
Assist Electrical designers in Single Line Diagrams and Area Class drawings
Become familiar with Control Philosphy preparation.
Become familiar with Cause and Effect Chart preparation.
Become familiar with Instrument and I/O list preparation.