Structural Engineering Intern/Co-op – Infrastructure (Summer 2027)

Location: New Haven, CT, United States Department: Administrative

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.

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

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.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's CT structural team is seeking an intern for the Summer of 2027 to support our infrastructure design projects. Join our dynamic team in either the New Haven or Hartford, CT offices and work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

Assist engineers in the preparation of contract documents and reports for a variety of structural engineering projects ranging from bridges to retaining walls, overhead signs, and other ancillary transportation structures. Responsibilities include computer aided design and drafting, checking drawings and calculations, quantity take-offs, simple structural calculations, and field inspection.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Minimum requirements include prior exposure to CAD Design programs (AutoCAD/MicroStation), and current good academic standing in an accredited engineering school.

Experience in OpenBridge is preferred.

Must be willing and able to take initiative when needed and have the flexibility to learn new skills.

Good communication skills: verbal, business writing, electronic communications, and presentations, MS Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Strong attention to detail

Education and Experience

Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters Civil Engineering Program

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Position will primarily be in an office setting; may require some field work. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This internship position offers full-time hours during Summer 2027.

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.

Why Choose Stantec?

Exposure to cutting-edge infrastructure projects nationwide

A team environment that values innovation, learning, and growth

Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.

Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.

Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.