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2024 Stantec Internship Program 

Gain experience as a Summer Intern with Stantec and you lay the way open for a rewarding career in engineering with Stantec. 

If you are in your second or third year of study at the university studying engineering, engineering science, mathematics, statistics or related qualifications then we want you to apply for an internship with Stantec. This is the perfect opportunity to work across an exciting and broad range of projects! 

What we provide 

• 10-week (400 hours) internship with a structured internship program.
• The potential to progress to a permanent graduate role.
• Work-life balance including flexible working-from-home arrangements.
• A work culture that respects opinions and fosters inclusion and diversity.
• Excellent support including mentors, buddies and networking opportunities to connect with countless business areas.

Scope of work 

The Wellington water team are involved in a wide variety of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater projects around the region, including pipe renewals and upgrades, design and construction of infrastructure such as pump stations and culverts, and wastewater and drinking water network planning and design. 

A typical day on the job may include: 

• Site visits to review project progress, perform tests and completing site walkovers to ensure sites are operating safely.
• Using CAD software to develop designs and assist with drawings.
• Assisting project management at all project stages.
• Performing data analysis and design calculations.
• Social club and Developing Professionals Group activities.

Some projects that interns were involved with over the 2023/2024 summer included: 

• Using innovative tunnel boring technology to install a brand-new wastewater pipe under some of Wellington’s busiest roads, all without disrupting traffic.
• Upgrades of drinking water and wastewater treatment systems at many different sites across Wellington.
• A complex bridge upgrade ensuring the protection Wellington’s drinking water supply in the event in an earthquake.

What's included in the Internship Program 

Our interns will benefit from the opportunities that only a global company can provide, including: 

• Working on a variety of projects.
• Access to our global industry network and leaders.
• Networking opportunities with other ANZ Stantec employees.
• Exposure to a range of local and global clients.
• Career learning & development opportunities.
• Access to the developing professional's network.
• Pathway to graduate program.

The Learning and Development team will provide opportunities for interns to develop in their careers, covering topics such as: 

• Building Professional Relationships
• Successful Goal Setting
• Critical Thinking for More Effective Communication
• Resilience & Wellbeing in the Workplace
• Active Listening Skills
• Managing Your Career Pathway
• Introduction to Stantec Business Model

Who you are 

You'll be as committed as we are to improving the world we live in, seizing the environmental challenges that we all face and coming up with solutions that will benefit generations to come.  Our interns demonstrate personal leadership qualities and thrive in an environment in which they are challenged. 

Who can apply 

To be eligible to apply you must: 

• Be in your second or third year of study
• Preferably have a full clean current driving licence
• Able to commence work from mid-November 2024 to mid-February 2025 (Flexible)

About Stantec

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

Applications close Sunday 28th July

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