Mechanical Engineering Intern

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Portland, ME, USA
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The Role

Join a team that has been partnering with our clients for more than 100 years to improve the quality of life around the world. When it comes to hydropower, dams, navigation and power delivery projects, we design with the next generation in mind. We operate with the strength of a $3B company paired with the agility of a specialized energy group, to deliver some of the most iconic and cutting-edge projects around the world. This proud legacy has fostered a culture of innovation and safety, leading our team to design the world’s most impactful energy projects—projects vital to both local and global communities.

Your Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a summer intern who wants to contribute to a variety of energy projects in an impactful way. As an Intern, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to water infrastructure projects which may include hydropower, dams, reservoirs, tunnels, pump stations, water and wastewater plants, water supply, distribution, etc. Candidates should be highly motivated and dependable students who are taking or have taken engineering design courses. This is a terrific opportunity for a college student to kick-start their career with a top 10 global design firm, gaining professional experience supporting exciting local, national and international projects and work with industry-recognized engineering professionals. 

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting in project administration including writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, tracking project costs, and completing progress reports.
  • Assisting technical staff with various project tasks, including researching, compiling and evaluating project data, preparing reports and performing calculations for hydropower and dam projects and/or tunnel design projects.
  • Performing simple calculations, computer data entry, along with some exposure to design and cross-training.
  • Performing research and contacting vendors for information.
  • Complete other engineering/administrative duties as required.
Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.
  • Ability to work 40 hours a week during summer break (flexible summer start and end dates).

Education and Experience

  • In progress toward earning a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field is required 

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

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.

About the Team
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

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We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 350 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients'​ needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

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