Structural Engineering Intern - Transportation (Fall 2026)
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 New York City office is seeking an intern for the 2026 Fall Term to support our Structural team on infrastructure design projects. Join our dynamic team 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 commuter rail and subway stations. 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 Revit and/or 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
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/co-op position offers full-time or part-time hours during Fall 2026.
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’s New York City office is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, walking distance from Grand Central Terminal, Penn Station, and the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Overlooking Bryant Park and the historic New York Public Library, the neighborhood is home to countless restaurants, coffee shops, and iconic Fifth Avenue shopping. With multiple disciplines located under one roof, our New York City office fosters a collaborative approach to tackling technically complex, never-seen-that-before challenges that our clients present and our urban fabric demands.
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.