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

As a Stantec intern in BC2350, you will work for one of the premier firms in the world on projects from industrial processing and manufacturing plants to food production and bio-renewable facilities. Ranked the #1 architecture and engineering firm by Building Design + Construction for the last decade, Stantec is recognized as an industry leader by Architecture Record, ENR and more. We offer employee groups that provide support and opportunity for our diverse workforce to grow and develop. Our efforts were recognized when Forbes magazine named us one of America's Best Employers for Women. Also deeply committed to sustainability and carbon neutrality, we were named the fifth most sustainable company in the world and first in North America by Corporate Knights. Join us as we continue to improve the communities where we live and work.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is looking for a Mechanical/Piping Designer Intern to join the Design Team of our BC2350 Facilities and Process Engineering Group for the summer of 2026, based out of the Minneapolis, MN area. In this role, you will work closely with engineers, designers, and business professionals primarily on industrial manufacturing and/or food-based projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• As a Mechanical/Piping Designer Intern, you will be fully immersed in the Design team. You will learn to translate engineering concepts into technical reality by working in the 3D design world. We will teach you how to interpret complex process instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and transform schematic engineering drawings into a 3D world of piping, pumps, tanks and plant layouts. You will also have the opportunity to develop 3D modeling skills in Revit and Plant 3D, modeling equipment from vendor drawings and piping from P&IDs —into overall multi-discipline project models.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with both clients and project team members, with a strong customer service attitude.

• Strong analytical skills and good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

• Strong organizational skills for maintaining project files and information received from clients and vendors.

• Basic understanding of task hour estimating and being accountable for personal hour budgets.

• Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done.

Education and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a CAD drafting/design program at a technical college, with a focus and/or interest in the design.

• 0-2 years of relevant intern experience is a plus.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, obligations, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range:

• $20.31 - $26.08 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 | MN | Plymouth
Organization: BC-2350 Buildings-US Minnesota
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 25/03/2026 08:03:34
Req ID: 1005089

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.