Civil Engineering Co-op Student - Summer 2026

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

As a leader in pavement engineering and infrastructure asset management, our Infrastructure Management & Pavement Engineering Group is seeking a Coop Student to support pavement investigations and data collection for pavement engineering projects across Ontario. This position is based out of our Waterloo office and involves working closely with experienced engineers and technical staff. The successful candidate will assist with field surveys, geotechnical investigations, and data collection that support pavement evaluation, design, and asset management solutions for a wide range of transportation projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

As the ideal candidate you will be responsible for assisting our team with:

• Preparing and setting up field investigations and survey activities

• Collecting, entering, and analyzing field and laboratory data

• Assisting with geotechnical field investigations, including asphalt and concrete coring, soil sampling, and pavement condition assessments

• Assisting project teams with the successful delivery of pavement investigation and engineering projects

• Performing Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews of field data and completing follow-up data integrity checks

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Self-motivated and reliable, able to work both independently and as part of a team

• Strong communication skills and a positive, safety-focused attitude

• Highly organized, with strong time-management skills to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing schedules

• Valid driver’s license with willingness to travel throughout Ontario and Canada as required.

Education and Experience:

• Previous field or technical experience in pavement engineering, geotechnical investigations, construction, or infrastructure projects is considered an asset

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.

Pay Range:

• $23.37 - $32.07 Hourly

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) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, 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 time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | ON | Waterloo
Organization: 1650 Transpt-CA Ontario West-Waterloo ON
Employee Status: Temporary
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 23/01/2026 07:01:54
Req ID: 1003706