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Stantec Civil Engineering Intern - Community Development (Summer 2026) in Santa Barbara, California
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. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.
Strong communities don’t just happen—they’re built. They’re creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and readied to face tomorrow with optimism. We’re driving the future of Community Development. Our experts lead their fields, collaborating on projects that are as technically challenging as they are impactful, creative, and fulfilling. We’re a place where you can apply your passion—and find endless opportunities to help make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.
Your Opportunity
As an intern, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to residential and commercial development projects which may include infrastructure design, construction observation, earthworks analysis, stormwater management, and studies for feasibility, servicing, drainage, and property development potential. We transform land into real projects - a fit between physical site conditions, public expectations, fiscal requirements, and environmental constraints. This position is an office-based role.
Your Key Responsibilities
Gather project data
Prepare and assemble reports and drawings
Perform routine calculations
Assist with CAD drafting and design, and preparation of construction documents
Observe and attend meetings with design team, and other project stakeholders
Other related tasks as assigned
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Requires understanding of basic AutoCAD and Civil 3D
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction
Ability to work independently
Must have a good driving record, and valid driver’s license
Education and Experience
In progress towards earning a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in over 450+ locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
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. We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
Culture
Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.
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Salary Range(s):
• $23.47 - $34.50 Hourly
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.
Primary Location: United States | CA | Santa Maria
Organization: BC-2042 CommDev-US West
Employee Status: Temporary
Business Justification: New Position
Job Level: Internship
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 19/03/2026 06:03:02
Req ID: 1004924