About the role#
This is a co-op student position working under the guidance of experienced engineers. You will contribute to projects across the education, transit, healthcare, and civic sectors. This role involves a variety of tasks ranging from the preparation of construction drawings to the development of presentation materials.
What you'll do#
- Interpret sketches, drawings, codes, building programs, and related project materials.
- Support the project team in the development of design and construction documentation.
- Assist in design development through sketches, physical models, digital models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
- Conduct research on concepts, benchmarks, materials, typology, and precedents.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a mechanical engineering program at a college or university.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and building programs.
- Ability to engage in creative and critical thought and participate in a collaborative team setting.
- Experience with Revit, AutoCad, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft, and rendering software is considered an asset.
- Ability to communicate abstract ideas effectively through hand sketching and written or verbal means.
Location & details#
- Location: Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid position.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global firm providing engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting services. The company employs over 31,000 people across its offices. It focuses on infrastructure, energy transition, and urban planning projects. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, the firm operates as a public company listed on the TSX and NYSE.
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