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Stantec
Geotechnical Intern - Water (Fall 2026)
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What they do
A Geologist studies the materials and physical structure of the earth. Specializes in studying rocks, minerals and gems, or natural resources beneath the surface of the earth such as oil and gas. Collects field samples, studies areas for potential building or mining projects, and analyzes history of rock and fossil layers.
$75,688 / year median in Kentucky
Job Description
Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they're facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we're helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world's most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U. Your Opportunity Our Lexington, KY has an opportunity for an intern student. As an Intern, you will work in a team environment and have exposure to a variety of projects. Candidates should be highly motivated and dependable students who are taking or have taken civil engineering courses. This is a terrific opportunity for a college student to support a number of exciting local and national projects. 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 design projects
- Performing construction observations, assisting with geotechnical field work, or assisting in a geotechnical lab, as needed
- Complete other engineering/administrative duties as required Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Applicants should have excellent communication and organizational skills, and legible handwriting.
- A safety-oriented mindset. Education and Experience
- In progress toward earning a bachelor's degree (minimum) in civil chemical, mechanical, or environmental engineering or related field
- Specific coursework or exposure to one or more of the following: Planning, design, construction of infrastructure, fluid mechanics, statistics, geotechnical engineering and construction management Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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.
Primary Location:
- United States | KY | Lexington
Organization:
- BC-1755 Water-US South
Employee Status:
- Regular
Business Justification:
- New Position
Travel:
- No •
Schedule:
- Full time
Job Posting:
- 12/08/2026 05:08:33
Req ID:
- 1007217Stantec 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.