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 and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.

As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, there’s no end to the scope and significance of your work — and to where it can take you at Stantec. Every day, we’re problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful. Whether designing new EV charging or CNG delivery systems, a transformational cross-country pipeline, optimizing facilities, verifying the safety and reliability of an asset, or in the field overseeing construction projects, you’ll be joining a team of recognized industry experts on work that’s critical to our clients and our communities. The Energy industry is changing — and we’re helping clients stay ahead of the change. Join a team that’s working together with industry to deliver innovation for the long term on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world.

Your Opportunity

Engineering Internships at Stantec involve responsibilities and work that is quite varied and stimulating. In this position as an Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to be part of a team working on active projects and researching technology on Battery Energy Storage Systems, Electric Vehicle Charging Station, Hydrogen Fueling Station, Solar Farm Design. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. You will perform a variety of selected tasks and assignments to continue to develop knowledge and skills to help you succeed in the Energy Transition.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist in report preparation and assessments.

• Assist in data integration with reliance on spreadsheets and databases.

• Utilize applicable technical knowledge to add value to projects.

• Strengthen technical knowledge through on-the-job, informal, and formal training.

• Become familiar with and ensure appropriate reference material is utilized.

• Become familiar with the applicable electrical codes and legislation.

• Compliance with Stantec’s EH&S program.

• Assist Project managers and engineers in daily project tasks as assigned

• Establish and maintain positive client relationships.

• Become familiar with ARC Flash analysis, and overcurrent protection coordination.

• Prepare draft for Electrical Load Summary, define electric motor horsepower

• Become familiar with Single Line Diagrams as well as Electrical Area Class drawings.

• Assist Electrical designers in Single Line Diagrams and Area Class drawings

• Become familiar with Control Philosphy preparation.

• Become familiar with Cause and Effect Chart preparation.

• Become familiar with Instrument and I/O list preparation.

Your Capabilities and Qualifications

• Enrollment in an engineering discipline: i.e. Electrical

• Strong technical proficiency.

• Sound interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Proven initiative, flexibility, and adaptability.

Education and Experience

The Engineering Intern should have a Electrical Engineering focus with a minimum completion of 2nd year of an undergraduate engineering degree program. Related experience in the renewal energy industry will be considered an asset.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

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.

Pay Range:

• $23.47 - $34.50 Hourly

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) 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 | CA | Bakersfield
Organization: BC-2308 E&R-US Southwest
Employee Status: Temporary
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 04/02/2026 09:02:21
Req ID: 1004094

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.