Water Resources Intern/Co-op – Environmental Services (Summer 2027)

Location: Richmond, VA, 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.

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

Our Richmond office is seeking a Water Resources Intern to join our multi-disciplinary team this Summer 2027. Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Engineering support could include design, CAD drafting; GIS processing, project documentation (i.e. report preparation, water quality calculations, drainage area delineations, hydrologic calculations, file organization, etc.); construction observation, attendance at client meetings and various project-related tasks.

Assist staff conducting research.

Conduct fieldwork on a variety of sites.

Prepare other project documentation as required.

Track the processing of incoming and outgoing project documents.

Assist Project Managers in the management and implementation of various environmental projects.

Performing other duties as requested.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Preferred candidate is familiar with AutoCAD and MS Office software.

Candidates must have excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Strong detail orientation and ability to organize and prioritize a diverse array of assignments and duties.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Self-motivated and ability to work independently and with a team.

Enjoys both fieldwork and office work.

Education and Experience

Currently pursuing a college degree in environmental sciences or an engineering field.

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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.