Water Resources Engineer Intern - Environmental Services (Summer 2026)

Learning begins in the classroom but there’s no better place to gain real-world experience than with Stantec. Interns are an integral part of our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.As an intern, you’ll work alongside our experienced practitioners and with our clients and communities. This hands-on experience will equip you with practical skills, build your network, and provide opportunities that set you up for success.Stantec is seeking a Water Resources Engineer Intern. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career with a growing water resources practice focusing on FEMA Flood Studies, Watershed Modeling, Flood Mitigation, Stormwater Studies and Application Development.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tasks for a variety of water resources projects including dams, levee systems, watershed and floodplain studies and stormwater systemsAssist in FEMA Risk Map studiesAssist in USACE H&H analysesEffectively convey project work, schedules and results in technical documentsConduct field investigations on various projects including but not limited to: dam inspections, hydrology and hydraulic evaluations, and levee inspectionsCapabilities And CredentialsIdeal candidate would be seeking to fulfill practicum or internship requirement for a university, college, or technical institute program in Civil, Biosystems, or Environmental EngineeringPrior experience performing engineering calculationsPrior experience writing technical documentsPossesses excellent time management skillsAbility to effectively discuss project issues with project teamExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPresentation and interview skillsPreferred Additional CapabilitiesEngineering Software experience:- USACE HEC-RAS (1D and 2D), USACE HEC-HMS, and USACE HEC-DSSVueEPA-SWMM and/or PC-SWMMESRI ArcGISAdvanced GIS experience such as Model Builder, Python, and advanced analysis toolsThe position will primarily work in a hybrid office in Nashville, TNThis 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.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 agreementsPrimary Location: United States | TN | NashvilleOrganization: BC-1726 EnvSvcs-US Gulf EastEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: NoSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 22/04/2026 05:04:10Req ID: 1005504Stantec 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. 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.