About the role#
This is a co-op student position for the Fall 2026 term. You will work under the guidance of experienced engineers on projects across the education, transit, healthcare, and civic sectors. We are looking for someone flexible who can handle a range of tasks, from construction drawings to presentation materials.
What you'll do#
- Interpret sketches, drawings, codes, and building programs.
- Support the project team with design and construction documentation.
- Develop designs using physical and digital models, diagrams, massing studies, and sketches.
- Research concepts, materials, benchmarks, and precedents.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a mechanical engineering program at a college or university.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and building programs.
- Experience with Revit, AutoCad, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft, and rendering software.
- Ability to engage in creative and critical thought.
- Capacity to collaborate effectively within a project team.
Location & details#
- Location: Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid position.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global firm providing engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting services. The company employs over 31,000 people across its offices. It focuses on infrastructure, energy transition, and urban planning projects. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, the firm operates as a public company listed on the TSX and NYSE.
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