Undergraduate Transportation Engineer null

Join our team at Stantec and embark on a rewarding internship that will contribute to your professional development, expand your industry knowledge, and prepare you for a successful career in engineering.

If you are in your second or third year of study at the university studying engineering, engineering science, mathematics, statistics or related qualifications then we want you to apply for an internship with Stantec. This is the perfect opportunity to work across an exciting and broad range of projects!

What we provide

• 10-week (400 hours) internship with a structured internship program.
• A starting salary of $27 per hour with the potential to progress to a permanent graduate role.
• Work-life balance including flexible working-from-home arrangements.
• A work culture that respects opinions and fosters inclusion and diversity.
• Excellent support including mentors, buddies and networking opportunities to connect with countless business areas.

Scope of work

The Christchurch based Undergraduate Transportation Engineer will contribute to several projects where our experienced team is providing advice for clients around the South Island that are planning new developments across a range of sectors, including commercial, residential, industrial, energy, recreation, and education activities.

• A primary role will be contributing to the Integrated Transport Assessment of the activities:
• collating and analysing supporting data related to the transport network including from reported road crash data, site visits and observations,
• contributing to site design and access provision for various transport modes,
• assessing transport related effects on transport network performance, including using intersection analysis models,
• developing mitigation strategies to ensure development is integrated with the transport network,
• contributing to draft report preparation.

The position would give the undergraduate an opportunity to gain some further understanding of how transport engineering is an important component of resource management planning.

In addition, an intern will have the opportunity to understand the breadth of the transportation engineering sector, through exposure to the transport activities being carried out by our wider team, including network transport models, business cases, safety assessments, detailed engineering design, and project implementation. 

What's included in the Internship Program

Our interns will benefit from the opportunities that only a global company can provide, including:

• Working on a variety of projects.
• Access to our global industry network and leaders.
• Networking opportunities with other ANZ Stantec employees.
• Exposure to a range of local and global clients.
• Career learning & development opportunities.
• Access to the developing professional's network.
• Pathway to graduate program.

The Learning and Development team will provide opportunities for interns to develop in their careers, covering topics such as:

• Building Professional Relationships
• Successful Goal Setting
• Critical Thinking for More Effective Communication
• Resilience & Wellbeing in the Workplace
• Active Listening Skills
• Managing Your Career Pathway
• Introduction to Stantec Business Model

Who you are

You'll be as committed as we are to improving the world we live in, seizing the environmental challenges that we all face and coming up with solutions that will benefit generations to come. Our interns demonstrate personal leadership qualities and thrive in an environment in which they are challenged.

Who can apply

To be eligible to apply you must:

• Be in your second or third year of study
• Currently studying a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons) or Bachelor or Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering Diploma
• Preferably have a full clean current driving licence
• Able to commence work from mid-November 2023 to mid-February 2024 (Flexible)

About Stantec

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

Applications close Sunday 30th July

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