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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.
At Stantec, we approach every water project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or international level— thoughtfully and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the water lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with technical excellence, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking a civil/environmental intern to support our Water business in our St. George or Salt Lake City, Utah offices. This role will support our local design staff collecting and organizing data, preparing calculations, preparing charts and graphs, modeling using Excel or hydraulic modeling software, preparing drawings, backcheck drawing/technical memoranda corrections, writing portions of technical memoranda, researching technical information, proposal and resume writing, client interactions, presentations, note taking, field investigations, coordinating production of reports, and/or support of design documents (plans and specifications). As a Student Intern, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to water resources projects which may include pipeline, conveyance, pump station, treatment, and other water infrastructure design.
Key Responsibilities
The Intern must have good attention to detail. They need to possess a willingness to assist full-time staff with various tasks. The core competencies for this position include:
- Good communication skills: verbal, business writing, electronic communications, and presentations
- Positive attitude with strong relationship building skills
- Flexibility to learn new skills.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Currently enrolled in college/university and/or on summer break between semesters.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within the team.
- Must be willing and able to take initiative when needed.
- Good MS Office skills including Word and Excel; PowerPoint a plus.
- Experience in AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D a plus.
Key Benefits
- An internship opportunity is the singular best way to discover if a career pathway is right for the candidate.
- An opportunity to apply classroom learning to a real-world environment.
- An opportunity to seek out new experiences.
- A chance to make a meaningful contribution to an organization through quality work for our clients in all aspects of project work – planning, design and construction.
- A resume builder – Stantec experience sets a new graduate apart from the “rest”.
- Discipline mentorship/shadowing with acting professionals.
- Professional coaching to grow your career: resume writing, public speaking, work approaches, communications, and interviewing.
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.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: 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.
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: United States | UT | Salt Lake City
Organization: BC-1813 Water-US Southwest
Employee Status: Temporary
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 16/09/2026 09:09:25
Req ID: 1007798
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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.
At Stantec, we approach every water project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or international level— thoughtfully and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address their communities’ unique needs throughout the water lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with technical excellence, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. We’re a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that’s critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking a civil/environmental intern to support our Water business in our St. George or Salt Lake City, Utah offices. This role will support our local design staff collecting and organizing data, preparing calculations, preparing charts and graphs, modeling using Excel or hydraulic modeling software, preparing drawings, backcheck drawing/technical memoranda corrections, writing portions of technical memoranda, researching technical information, proposal and resume writing, client interactions, presentations, note taking, field investigations, coordinating production of reports, and/or support of design documents (plans and specifications). As a Student Intern, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to water resources projects which may include pipeline, conveyance, pump station, treatment, and other water infrastructure design.
Key Responsibilities
The Intern must have good attention to detail. They need to possess a willingness to assist full-time staff with various tasks. The core competencies for this position include:
- Good communication skills: verbal, business writing, electronic communications, and presentations
- Positive attitude with strong relationship building skills
- Flexibility to learn new skills.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Currently enrolled in college/university and/or on summer break between semesters.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within the team.
- Must be willing and able to take initiative when needed.
- Good MS Office skills including Word and Excel; PowerPoint a plus.
- Experience in AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D a plus.
Key Benefits
- An internship opportunity is the singular best way to discover if a career pathway is right for the candidate.
- An opportunity to apply classroom learning to a real-world environment.
- An opportunity to seek out new experiences.
- A chance to make a meaningful contribution to an organization through quality work for our clients in all aspects of project work – planning, design and construction.
- A resume builder – Stantec experience sets a new graduate apart from the “rest”.
- Discipline mentorship/shadowing with acting professionals.
- Professional coaching to grow your career: resume writing, public speaking, work approaches, communications, and interviewing.
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.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: 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.
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: United States | UT | Salt Lake City
Organization: BC-1813 Water-US Southwest
Employee Status: Temporary
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 16/09/2026 09:09:25
Req ID: 1007798
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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Who's Hiring
- Kimley-Horn111
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil engineering intern jobs.
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from an ABET-accredited civil engineering undergraduate program
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or Civil 3D for design drafting and site layout tasks
- Familiarity with engineering calculations for loads, drainage, or soil bearing capacity
- Experience or coursework in transportation, structural, geotechnical, or environmental engineering
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reporting and client-facing documentation
- Valid driver's license for travel to project sites or field inspection assignments
Tips for Your Civil Engineering Intern Job Search
Tailor your resume to project types
Civil engineering intern listings often specify roadway, structural, or site development work. Match your resume's project bullets to the employer's focus area, using the same terminology they use in the posting so your application reads as an exact fit.
Highlight relevant software by name
AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, and MicroStation appear constantly in civil engineering intern job requirements. List each tool you've used and the context you used it in, not just the software name, so reviewers can gauge your actual proficiency level.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists civil engineering intern openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target firms by project pipeline
Engineering consultancies and DOT contractors hire interns around active project awards. Search firm news for recent contract wins in your target sector, then check their open intern postings, because those roles often open within weeks of a major contract announcement.
Prepare a field-ready technical example
Interviewers for civil engineering intern roles routinely ask for a specific example of a technical problem you solved under constraints. Prepare one story that covers what the constraint was, what analysis you ran, and what changed as a result of your recommendation.
Ask the right questions during your interview
Asking which software the team uses daily, whether interns attend client or field site visits, and how intern projects are scoped signals professional awareness. These questions demonstrate you understand what a civil engineering intern actually does on a job site.
Civil Engineering Intern Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most civil engineering interns?
The companies hiring the most civil engineering interns right now include Kimley-Horn, Bohler, and Burns & McDonnell, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Federal agencies, state departments of transportation, and large infrastructure consultancies consistently post the highest intern volumes throughout the year.
How many civil engineering intern jobs are remote?
About 31% of civil engineering intern openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than most other engineering disciplines because much of the work involves field visits, lab analysis, and on-site coordination. Roles focused on CAD drafting, data analysis, or environmental reporting are most likely to offer hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a civil engineering intern?
Enroll in or be actively completing a civil engineering degree program, since nearly all employers require current enrollment or recent graduation. Build hands-on skills in AutoCAD or Civil 3D through coursework or personal projects. Compile a resume that highlights relevant lab work, design projects, and any field exposure. Then apply directly to intern postings that match your technical focus area.
Can you get a civil engineering intern job with little or no experience?
Yes, many civil engineering intern roles are specifically designed for students who have no prior work experience in the field. Employers filling these positions focus on your coursework, design projects, and software skills rather than a professional portfolio. Applying to government agencies and mid-size consultancies tends to be more accessible for first-time applicants than large national firms with competitive intern programs.
What does the civil engineering intern interview process look like?
Most civil engineering intern interviews include an initial phone or video screen with HR or a recruiter, followed by a technical interview with an engineer or project manager. The technical conversation typically covers fundamental mechanics, drainage or structural concepts from coursework, and software you have used. Some employers add a short take-home design exercise or ask you to walk through a class project in detail.
Where can I find and apply to civil engineering intern jobs?
You can find and apply to civil engineering intern jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your technical focus and geographic preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and availability.
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