Undergraduate Civil Engineer - Water

Undergraduate Civil Engineer - Water - ( 260000H2 ) Description 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 university studying civil engineering 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 $29.90 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 Be part of our Water Team in Auckland consisting of engineers that specialise in stormwater, wastewater and water services. A list of development skills that we offer includes

• Create surface 3D models, stormwater catchments delineation and pipeline networks in Civil3D software
• Set up hydrological and hydraulic models in EPA SWMM software
• Drainage infrastructure sizing (pipes, channels, weirs, orifice etc.) using Flowmaster and HEC-RAS software
• Introduction to Council standards, guidelines and typical details and how to incorporate these into engineering designs
• Introduction to stormwater treatment devices for water quality urban designs
• Introduction to retention and detention designs
• Water and wastewater demand calculations to support population growth
• Pipe hydraulic calculations for stormwater, wastewater and water supply
• Introduction to Digital Execution and BIM environment with multi-disciplinary projects.

Type of projects/clients’ involvement:

• Stormwater to support transport projects for AT, Waka Kotahi and KiwiRail
• Stormwater, wastewater and water supply projects for Councils nation wide
• Diverse water and wastewater projects for Watercare

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

Qualifications 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 Monday 23 November 2026 to Friday 12 February 2027

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. \#stantecnextgen Applications close Saturday - 1st August 2026 Primary Location : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand Employee Status : Contract Job Level : Entry Level Travel : No Schedule : Full-time Job Posting : Jul 12, 2026, 2:28:05 PM Req ID: 260000H2

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