Civil Engineering Internship Student - Community Development

at  Stantec

DESCRIPTION

Stantec’s Alberta based Community Development group is a market leader in the land development industry. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.
Our multi-disciplinary team covers planning and urban design, civil and stormwater engineering, landscape architecture, private site development, and construction management. We are a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to establish equitable, resilient, and livable communities, and make places that feel like home.

YOUR CAPABILITIES AND CREDENTIALS

• Strong team player that is open minded and willing to collaborate to achieve objectives.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, and take direction as required.
• Ability to communicate professionally in verbal and written formats.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• A strong dedication to continuous improvement and professional development
• Willingness to learn skills in the Microsoft Office suite and relevant design software, which includes AutoCAD Civil 3D, PCSWMM, and BlueBeam Revu.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Actively progressing towards a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with at least three years of education complete by May 1, 2025.
• Require valid Class 5 drivers permit.
  Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary 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-Alberta-Calgary
  Organization : BC-1165 CommDev-CA Alberta South
  Employee Status : Regular
  Job Level : Entry Level
  Travel : No
  Schedule : Full-time
  Job Posting : Oct 18, 2024, 12:49:03 PM
  Req ID: 240003TC
  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

Land development is a complex endeavor that requires understanding of multiple engineering, urban planning, landscape architecture and construction disciplines. It involves bringing the best ideas from each discipline and weaving them together to create great communities for our clients and for future residents. The details of the plans and designs must be supported by the local municipalities approving authority and working closely with their representatives is instrumental in the efficient advancement of the design and construction process.
We are seeking team members who are motivated to learn how to best maneuver in this exciting environment. The responsibilities listed below are both broad ranging and are an excellent opportunity to increase your technical understanding.

As a Land Development Engineering Intern, your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Acting as an on-site observer for active construction projects. Duties include:

• Interacting with contractors, surveyors, and City of Calgary inspectors

• Cross-referencing engineering drawings to surveyor gradesheets and contractor product

• Communicating on-site issues to the office and assist with problem solving

• Assisting designers throughout various stages of drawing production. Duties include:

• Sound attenuation analysis studies

• Earthworks cut/fill analysis
• Erosion and sediment control reports
• Design and review support of sanitary, storm and water networks

• Shallow utility coordination

• Survey package

• Additional duties may include:

• Using AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare figures and to complete design tasks

• Drafting emails, letters, memos, and technical reports
• Understanding and implementing Stantec’s policies, framework, and safety culture