Water Co-op Student - Winter 2027

Stantec
Windsor, Canada
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have coursework in water and wastewater infrastructure and are seeking hands-on experience in a consulting engineering firm.

Best fit for

  • Students with a focus on civil or environmental engineering and a desire to gain practical consulting experience
    — “In progress toward earning a Bachelor's degree (minimum) in civil, or environmental engineering or related field.”
  • Candidates who are interested in working on a variety of water infrastructure projects, including design and administration
    — “As a Civil Engineering Assistant, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to water infrastructure projects which may include roads, conveyance infrastructure, water and wastewater plants, pump stations, water supply, distribution, wet weather flow management, etc.”
  • Individuals who are comfortable with data management, GIS, and preparing technical reports
    — “Performing calculations and managing large data sets, along with exposure to GIS and engineering design.”

Things to consider

  • The role may require field work in inclement weather, which is not explicitly mentioned in the office environment description.
    — “Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.”
  • The position is intended for educational exposure rather than long-term employment, which may influence expectations for career progression.
    — “It is the intention of this position to give students an opportunity to become familiar with the field of Consulting Engineering.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific coursework or projects related to water and wastewater infrastructure on your resume.
    — “Specific coursework or exposure to one or more of the following: Planning, design, construction of water and wastewater infrastructure, including linear design (sewers, watermains, drainage), facility design (piping systems, pumping, hydraulics), or process treatment (wastewater treatment, water treatment).”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage multiple tasks and follow direction, as this is a key requirement for the role.
    — “Have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.”
  • Showcase experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, as these are explicitly mentioned as required skills.
    — “Be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).”
  • Demonstrate your eagerness to learn and collaborate through examples in your interview responses.
    — “Have an eagerness to learn; possess the ability to collaborate with teammates to deliver projects effectively and efficiently.”
  • Include any prior experience with data management software or GIS tools to align with technical requirements.
    — “Be familiar with and show interest in spreadsheets and other data management software.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · LowDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • assist technical staff with project tasks
  • participate in preliminary and detailed design of linear infrastructure
Typical background
civil engineeringenvironmental engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Civil EngineeringWater InfrastructureTransportationHydrologyGIS

Preferred

SurveyingEnvironmental Data Analysis

Stack & domain

TransportationWater ResourcesHydrologySurveyingGISEngineering DesignCost EstimationConstruction AdministrationField Data CollectionEnvironmental Data AnalysisTeamworkCommunicationMulti-taskingPrioritizationLearningCollaborationCivil EngineeringWater InfrastructureWastewater InfrastructurePumping FacilitiesTrenchless Design

About the role

Original posting from Stantec

At Stantec, we approach every water and natural resource project we undertake—whether at the local, regional, or watershed 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 infrastructure lifecycle. Our experts lead their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, 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.

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Your Opportunity

As a Civil Engineering Assistant, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to water infrastructure projects which may include roads, conveyance infrastructure, water and wastewater plants, pump stations, water supply, distribution, wet weather flow management, etc. Candidates should be highly motivated and dependable students who are taking or have taken transportation, water resources, hydrology, or surveying type courses. It is the intention of this position to give students an opportunity to become familiar with the field of Consulting Engineering, by working on challenging and interesting projects with members of Stantec's Water Group.

Your Key Responsibilities

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

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

Performing calculations and managing large data sets, along with exposure to GIS and engineering design

Participating in preliminary and detailed design of linear infrastructure, transportation, treatment and pumping facilities

Preparing and compiling cost estimates

Assisting with construction administration duties, including but not limited to coordinating shop-drawing review process, Request for Information responses, and site visits (as needed)

Performing research and contacting vendors or contractors for information

Assisting with field data collection and analysis of environmental data

Complete other engineering/administrative duties as required

Your Capabilities and Credentials

The candidate should:

Be familiar with and show interest in spreadsheets and other data management software

Be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Possess strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction

Have an eagerness to learn

Possess the ability to collaborate with teammates to deliver projects effectively and efficiently

In progress toward earning a University Bachelor's degree or College Diploma (C.E.T.) (minimum) in civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering or related field

Specific coursework or exposure to one or more of the following: Planning, design, construction of water and wastewater infrastructure, including linear design (sewers, watermains, drainage), facility design (piping systems, pumping, hydraulics), or process treatment (wastewater treatment, water treatment).

Education and Experience

In progress toward earning a Bachelor's degree (minimum) in civil, or environmental engineering or related field.

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.

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.

Source: Stantec careers

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