Undergraduate Civil Engineer - Water

Undergraduate Civil Engineer - Water

Gain experience as a summer intern with Stantec and lay the way open for a rewarding career in engineering with Stantec. If you are in your second or third year of study at 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.
• A starting salary of $28.95 per hour with the potential to progress to a permanent graduate role.
• Work-life balance.
• 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 is 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.
• Attending workshops, training, and career development opportunities.
• Reviewing drawings and designs for construction projects.
• Assisting with work on drinking water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Writing risk assessments, reports, memos, and other project management documentation.
• Social club and developing professionals group activities.

What's included in the internship program:

• 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

Qualifications:

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 24th November 2025 to 13th February 2026

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 12 October 2025

Primary location: New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington

Organization: BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand

Employee status: Contract

Job level: Entry level

Travel: No

Schedule: Full-time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans