Location: Chicago,IL, USA
Land Development Intern - Community Development (Summer 2025) - ( #######J )
Description
Strong communities do not just happen - they are built. They are creatively imagined, collaboratively planned and ready to face tomorrow with optimism. That is why at Stantec, we take our promise to design with community in mind straight to the heart of cities and towns all over the world. Whether we are bringing new life to an urban center, transforming a brownfield site into a valuable asset or developing a new place for families to grow, we balance the needs of today with a passion for tomorrow.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is now accepting resumes for Summer 2025 Civil Engineering interns within our Community Development Group in multiple locations throughout the Midwest. As an intern, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to community development projects that may include urban design and planning, roadways, park and recreation design, multi-use trail and pathway design, traffic engineering, landscape architecture, assessment and rehabilitation, infrastructure design, water and wastewater conveyance, and storm water management. We provide efficient solutions that are environmentally responsible, functional, and technically sound. Our structure cultivates career growth and provides opportunities as unique as you are. Some positions may require remote work with housing and meal per diems covered by Stantec.
Your Key Responsibilities
+ Use technical and communication abilities to complete the civil component of a wide variety of projects in a dynamic design team setting.
+ Inspect construction sites for compliance with project documents and engineering principles.
+ Assist with preparation of plans and specifications, reports, and other project deliverables.
+ Attend meetings on an as needed basis.
+ Complete detailed reports as required.
+ Procure permits and other approvals from various agencies.
+ Communicate effectively with construction and engineering staff, clients, and other project stakeholders.
+ Assist with CAD drafting and design, and preparation of construction documents.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
+ Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
+ Requires understanding of basic AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
+ Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
+ Strong interest in community development engineering disciplines
+ Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.
+ Ability to work independently.
+ Must have a vehicle, good driving record, and valid driver's license.
+ Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Education and Experience
In progress toward earning a bachelor's degree (minimum) in civil engineering or environmental engineering.
Specific coursework or exposure to one or more of the following is desired: planning, design, construction, architecture, infrastructure, hydrology, environmental, surveying and construction management.
Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk.
_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 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-Minnesota-Minneapolis
Other Locations : United States-Michigan, United States-Iowa, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-Illinois-Chicago, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Missouri-St. Louis, United States-Ohio-Columbus, United States-Wisconsin, United States-Kansas
Organization : BC-1903 CommDev-US North Central
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Entry Level
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Aug 21, 2024, 8:46:16 AM
Req ID: 2400033J
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