Fabrication Intern - Buildings (Summer 2026)
Stantec
Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Responsibilities
We are currently seeking a full-time Fabrication Intern to help bring creative ideas to life, from traditional architectural models to full-scale installations. The ideal candidate has a strong design portfolio, demonstrates advanced Rhino 3D skills, and has a strong interest in both traditional and digital fabrication methods. Strong communication skills are an essential part of this role, as being able to work closely with our designers and engineers to translate their ideas into physical reality is central to how we work. We are looking for someone comfortable developing custom designs from scratch, iterating rapidly on an existing design, and diving deep into details for physical fabrication.
Our culture is built around a shared passion for making and fabrication. As a small team with diverse backgrounds, we value close collaboration and continuous learning and aim to foster a supportive environment where design exploration is central to our process. Self-motivated individuals will have ample opportunities to build new skills and learn from a wide range of design professionals.
This position reports to the Director of Fabrication and works closely with our Design and Storytelling teams across all our offices. Key Responsibilities
Develop conceptual designs into detailed technical models
Collaborate with the Fabrication team to determine optimal build strategies and fabrication details
Output both client-facing and internal clean, accurate 2D technical drawings from 3D models
Generate comprehensive project documentation, including parts lists, exploded-view diagrams, and fabrication specs
Outline material, dimensional, and hardware requirements
Output CAM-ready files for CNC, 3D printer, and other digital fabrication tools
Safely operate woodshop equipment
Embrace and take part in a collaborative team culture that values problem-solving and knowledge-sharing
Required Qualifications
Must currently be pursuing a degree in architecture, industrial design, engineering, or related fields
Proficiency in Rhino 3D
Experience with parametric design tools, such as Grasshopper
Familiarity with woodshop equipment
Basic understanding of CNC CAM software, such as RhinoCAM or Fusion
Strong interest in digital fabrication tools, such as CNC routers, robotic arms, 3D printers, and laser cutters
Strong communication skills
Strong creative problem-solving and organizational skills
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Enthusiasm for designing and making
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 | TX | Houston
Organization: BC-4017 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP National
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 02/03/2026 07:03:30
Req ID: 1004633
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