Airport Infrastructure Intern Spring / Summer 2025 - ( 240004DE )

Description

Stantec’s highly talented group of aviation infrastructure professionals design airfields in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Though the world of aviation may seem complicated to people on the outside of the fence, our professionals work together as an integral team, relying on each other’s expertise to create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving worldwide. Working with the communities we serve in mind, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is looking for an aviation infrastructure intern to be part of our growing Airports group in the U.S. Mountain West. The role is to work as a team member on small and large projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer or Project Manager in our Airports Group. The aviation intern will work to develop skills in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering transportation systems for projects.

The role will perform a variety of tasks which may include assisting with the development of plans and specification for airport facilities such as runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, as well as roads, general civil/site development, storm water collection and treatment, and other projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Uses knowledge of the general concepts of relevant civil engineering elements including design of transportation facilities, drainage grading, etc.

• Performs civil engineering design tasks on assigned transportation or development related projects

• Performs basic calculations

• Assists in the preparation of engineering calculations, project document reports, client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects, depending on experience

• Attend and assists in client/contractor/stakeholder meetings to gain a better understanding of client’s goals, depending on experience

• Recognizes when technical problems are developing and initiates appropriate corrective actions

• Utilizes relevant software programs to prepare exhibits and complex working drawings. Continues to develop sills using software programs for design and/or drafting

• Performs duties as an on-site quality assurance resident engineer/resident inspector during construction of airport related development projects and other civil/site development projects

• Performs other duties of a nature and level as appropriate and as assigned

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Internship level aviation infrastructure opportunity is available for candidates with minimal experience. Candidate must be available for internship during Summer 2025.

• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgement, creativity and innovation.

• Ability to sit, stand and walk for significant periods of time, ability to walk over/transverse uneven ground

• Valid Driver’s License

• Ability to take initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.

• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite

• Knowledge and proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D is highly desirable.

Education and Experience

• Current enrollment in an accredited BS or MS degree in Civil Engineering program is preferred.

• Current enrollment in a technical design or CADD program will also be considered.

• Previous internship or employment in the consulting industry is a plus.

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.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Arizona-Tucson

Other Locations : United States-Arizona-Chandler

Organization : BC-1817 Transpt-US Southwest

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Part-time

Job Posting : Dec 3, 2024, 9:00:11 AM

Req ID: 240004DE

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