Job Description

Water/Wastewater Engineering Intern (May - December 2024) - ( 23000511 )

Description

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. 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. By 2025 we\'re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team. Grow with us, H2O+U.

Your Opportunity

As a Student Intern, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to water infrastructure projects which may include water and wastewater plants, lagoons, pump stations, water supply and distribution and sewer collection systems. This is a terrific opportunity for a university or college student to support a number of exciting local and national projects. This is a contract position with a duration running from May 2024 to August or October 2024.

Your Key Responsibilities

Provide onsite contract administration including completion of the following tasks:

• Maintain and operate survey equipment and assist on a survey field crew.
• Attend construction sites to observe and monitor construction progress, report on deficiencies and complete construction progress reports.
• Attend project sites for the purposes of obtaining samples, arranging sample testing and compiling and interpreting results.

Assisting in project administration including writing reports, gathering information, drafting correspondence, tracking project costs, and completing progress reports

Assisting technical staff with various project tasks, including researching, compiling and evaluating project data, preparing reports and performing calculations for water and wastewater treatment projects and/or sewer or watermain design projects.

Performing simple calculations, computer data entry, along with some exposure to CAD, GIS, design and cross-training.

Complete other engineering/administrative duties as required.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.

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

Proven ability to learn and take direction.

Valid driver\'s license and vehicle required.

Physically able to work on construction sites in all types of weather conditions.

Education and Experience

In progress toward earning a Bachelor\'s degree or Diploma in civil, water resources or environmental engineering from a accredited University or College.

Successful completion of 1st year Civil Technology or Civil Engineering courses as a minimum.

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other\'s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Manitoba-Winnipeg

Organization : BC-1112 Water-CA Prairies & Territories

Employee Status : Temporary

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Dec 15, 2023, 11:42:31 AM

Req ID: 23000511

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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