Electrical Engineering Intern - Transportation (Summer 2026)

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

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.

Your Opportunity

At Stantec we are driven to achieve, and we do what is right. Our Transportation group provides our clients with comprehensive planning, design, and engineering services for all phases of transportation projects.  Your creativity will be applied to a variety of projects including roadway lighting, intelligent transportation systems, CAV/AV, smart mobility, micro-mobility, active transportation, data analytics, smart cities, climate change adaptation and more.
We seek dynamic individuals who want to make their community a better place.  Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and strong initiative are a must to help our team deliver Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), Traffic, and Roadway Lighting Projects throughout the Southeast. 

Come join our Transportation Team and work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique transportation projects that implement innovative and emerging technologies.

Your Key Responsibilities 

• Perform Electrical/Lighting Design in support of a variety of projects including: renewable energy systems, parks, roadways, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), transportation facilities, site development projects, and electrical infrastructure design.
• Prepare reports and develop planning documents under the direction of a Professional Engineer.
• Perform voltage drop calculations, conduit fill calculations and design of power distribution systems under the direction of a Professional Engineer.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to understand client’s needs.
• Evaluate technical product documentation for incorporating requirements into design documents.
• Assist with the production of detailed, high-quality final design reports, plans, specifications, and estimates in accordance with applicable procedures and standards.
• Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Assist the project manager with invoicing, managing, and monitoring financial performance of project budgets.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to review technical documents, plans, and data sheets to establish conformance with design criteria.
• Ability to perform routine calculations such as voltage drop and conduit fill calculations to support design of power distribution systems.
• Ability to research technical topics and present information in a clear and organized manner.

Education and Experience

• Enrolled in an ABET accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.