About the role#
Stantec is seeking a Transportation Engineering Intern to join our multi-disciplinary team for the summer of 2027. This position offers exposure to roadway, traffic, and bridge projects. You will work in a collaborative environment on assignments that support DOT, County, and City transportation projects.
What you'll do#
- Gather project data such as traffic volumes, crash reports, field conditions, bridge information, and other materials to support design decisions.
- Prepare and assemble reports, drawings, calculations, plan sheets, and construction documents.
- Perform routine engineering calculations for roadway geometry, grading, drainage, traffic operations, signal design, and structural components.
- Assist with CAD drafting, design, and plan development using MicroStation, OpenRoads, InRoads, Power GeoPak, and other Bentley tools.
- Support traffic engineering tasks including intersection analysis, traffic forecasting, crash summaries, safety recommendations, and traffic control design.
- Assist with bridge design tasks such as basic structural calculations, plan development, and interpreting sketches.
- Participate in field work, construction observation, and meetings with design teams, clients, and project stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, structural engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Basic understanding of civil engineering concepts related to transportation, roadway, traffic, drainage, grading, structures, or bridge design.
- Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, plans, design standards, and technical materials.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a project team, take direction, prioritize assignments, and work independently.
- Familiarity with MicroStation, OpenRoads, InRoads, Power GeoPak, or other CAD software is an asset.
- Previous co-op, internship, design, drafting, or field experience is preferred.
- A valid driver’s license and good driving record may be required for field assignments.
Location & details#
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
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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