What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Environmental Services position at Stantec?
Intern, Environmental Services - ( 250000TH )
Description
Great things happen when people with talent and determination come together to create what couldn’t be done alone. At Stantec, we don’t just know this—we live it—and we’re looking for people like you who do the same. Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking an intern to support our team of environmental professionals in Brighton, MI. As an intern you can expect to carry out a variety of different tasks related to ecological restoration implementation, water resources management, environmental investigation, compliance, and remediation. You will support the completion of project level work including data management, field work, report preparation, and design components on environmental remediation projects. Significant decisions and deliverables reviewed by higher level staff.
Our projects involve design and implementation of nature-based solutions, green stormwater infrastructure, flood protection and risk reduction, dams and river diversions, land development, stream restoration, and other aspects of civil engineering. Candidates should be highly motivated and dependable students who are taking or have taken water resources and other civil engineering courses. This is a terrific opportunity for a college student to support a number of exciting local and national projects.
As a part-time intern you will work in our Brighton, MI office approximately 10-15 hours/week during the school year and approximately 40 hours/week during the summer. Work hours may exceed 40-hours/week when conducting summer field work.
Your Key Responsibilities
Your Capabilities and Credentials
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.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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-Indiana-Indianapolis
Other Locations : United States-Michigan, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor
Organization : BC-2390 EnvSvcs-US ERI
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Entry Level
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Mar 17, 2025, 11:58:53 AM
Req ID: 250000TH
#additional
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
Description
Great things happen when people with talent and determination come together to create what couldn’t be done alone. At Stantec, we don’t just know this—we live it—and we’re looking for people like you who do the same. Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking an intern to support our team of environmental professionals in Brighton, MI. As an intern you can expect to carry out a variety of different tasks related to ecological restoration implementation, water resources management, environmental investigation, compliance, and remediation. You will support the completion of project level work including data management, field work, report preparation, and design components on environmental remediation projects. Significant decisions and deliverables reviewed by higher level staff.
Our projects involve design and implementation of nature-based solutions, green stormwater infrastructure, flood protection and risk reduction, dams and river diversions, land development, stream restoration, and other aspects of civil engineering. Candidates should be highly motivated and dependable students who are taking or have taken water resources and other civil engineering courses. This is a terrific opportunity for a college student to support a number of exciting local and national projects.
As a part-time intern you will work in our Brighton, MI office approximately 10-15 hours/week during the school year and approximately 40 hours/week during the summer. Work hours may exceed 40-hours/week when conducting summer field work.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Undertake as needed field work including construction observation, water, soil, and air sampling, natural areas assessment and other field reconnaissance.
- Invasive species identification and control (herbicide application, cutting, and mowing), native seeding and planting, prescribed burning, and brush and tree removal. Depending on experience and proficiency, equipment operation and tools to conduct the above tasks may include the use of light and heavy-duty trucks and trailers, chainsaws, brush saws, herbicide sprayers, ATVs / UTVs, tractors, and skid loaders with various attachments.
- Compile and manage field data to be used in project work.
- 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.
- May be delegated responsibility for designing and implementing projects within competencies and experience.
- Follow established safety standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure safety of yourself and your teams while completing assignments.
- Implementing a safety-first mindset and applying all established health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE) standards during all office and field operations.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Highly motivated and dependable
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.
- Willingness to learn new skills while undertaking work assignments.
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (AutoCAD experience a plus).
- Desired software applications include: AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcMap/GIS.
- Exposure to H&H software applications including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM a plus.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Must have good organizational skills, be reliable, detail orientated and capable of working independently on assigned tasks.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.
- Strong technical writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to travel regionally and locally as required for project needs.
- Must have a safe driving record and valid driver’s license.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Positive, safety-first attitude. Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Organized and capable of leading work assignments with attention to detail.
- Ability to read and interpret herbicide labels and Safety Data Sheets and apply herbicides following label instructions and safety procedures.
- Commitment to producing high quality in-field work products.
- Ability to walk 4-6 miles per day over rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
- Ability to travel regularly during the field season.
- Ability to obtain state Pesticide Applicators licenses within one month, including applicable categories for herbicide application in natural areas and aquatic environments
- Must be a college student candidate for Civil and/or Environmental Engineering degree or other technical discipline.
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.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees 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-Indiana-Indianapolis
Other Locations : United States-Michigan, United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor
Organization : BC-2390 EnvSvcs-US ERI
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Entry Level
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Mar 17, 2025, 11:58:53 AM
Req ID: 250000TH
#additional
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
