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Your Opportunity

We are seeking an intern to support our team of professionals in Madison, Wisconsin. The role of the intern will be to assist our project teams with wetland delineations, natural resource permitting, wildlife surveys, plant surveys, ecosystem restoration, erosion control and construction oversight and other opportunities as needed. The candidate will work closely with project managers, staff scientists and senior scientists to support delivery of environmental studies for projects involving electric transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, wind and solar electric generation facilities, wetland and stream restorations and other projects for private, municipal, state, and federal clients. This is a full-time (40+-hour work week) position expected to run for 10-15 weeks, starting in May of 2026. Stantec will be responsible for training and travel expenses. This position will initially include working in Wisconsin and various locations throughout the Midwest.

Your Key Responsibilities

Exact responsibilities will vary based on the candidate, but will likely include:

• Aid in the completion of fieldwork, assessments, and reports under instruction from senior scientists.

• Compile and manage field data to be used in project analysis.

• Undertake as-needed field work, such as wetland delineation, wildlife surveys, and other field reconnaissance.

• Coordinate with senior level staff and/or multidisciplinary team members to ensure that the project's needs are met in a timely and effective manner.

• Follow established safety standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure safety of yourself and your teams while completing assignments.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Required qualifications for the role include:

• Bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline (botany, biology, ecology, natural resources, wildlife biology, or related field) with relevant coursework.

• Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork in potentially remote areas for extended periods including overnight travel. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

• Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day and to lift up to 50 lbs.

• A positive attitude in strenuous working conditions.

• Experience at working well both in a team atmosphere and independently.

• Keen interest in collaborating with a diversity of project managers and other scientists.

• A willingness to learn on the job, problem-solving skills, and flexible nature.

• Strong skills analyzing scientific literature, analyzing data, and incorporating both into reports.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Conscientious, organized, and disciplined behavior.

• Good driving record and valid driver’s license.

Preferred qualifications for the role include:

• A graduate degree or one in-progress.

• Field experience in research or natural resources inventories.

• Working knowledge of field sampling techniques.

• Working understanding of Stantec’s policies and procedures for Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), including client-specific training (as required).

• One to three years of experience in the environmental field.

• Work Environment and Physical Demands

Typical office environment includes working with computers and working at a desk for extended periods of time. Candidate must be willing and have the ability to travel and spend time working away from home or office. 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.

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 | WI | Madison
Organization: BC-1937 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes East
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 04/02/2026 08:02:48
Req ID: 1004137

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