Engineering Co-op Student – Hydropower & Dams - 8 Months

We are in an energy transition – sustainability and renewable attributes of our power generation sources are becoming increasingly important to society. Hydroelectric power plants play a crucial role in the mix because water is an inherently renewable “fuel,” and because waterpower serves to enable other renewable, but non-dispatchable, generation forms. Our work includes engineering for new greenfield waterpower facilities but more likely the redevelopment, refurbishment and renovation of existing, historic plants.

Join a team that will support you in doing meaningful work according to your unique way of arriving at our goals.

Your Opportunity

Our hydro team is seeking an Engineering Intern to join our Hydropower & Dams Team in Hamilton (Stoney Creek), Ontario. This internship offers a unique opportunity for a civil engineering student to gain hands-on experience and contribute to projects in the waterpower sector.

The primary role of this position will be to support Project Engineers, Team Leads, and Managers working on various hydro projects. Specific assignments and tasks will be dependent upon the candidate's interest and relevant experience within the domains of hydrotechnical and structural engineering as they pertain to a variety of hydropower & dams projects that Stantec is currently engaged in.

If you feel a passion for waterpower, please apply and convince us that you are the right person for our team.

Your Key Responsibilities

This position will require supporting with the following tasks in an entry-level capacity:

• Assisting the engineering team in designing and optimizing hydropower and dams structures; these may include primarily dams, spillways, intakes, fish passage structures and powerhouses.

• Performing design and drafting tasks following industry codes and client standards.

• Conducting modeling and analysis of structures (stress, strain, deformation) or the flow through natural rivers, lakes, hydraulic water conveyances and control structures using relevant software tools.

• Estimating power and energy from existing or planned hydropower plant.

• Supporting the project teams in the development of design documentation, plans, and reports.

• Assisting in the development of designs through sketches, digital models, diagrams, and other visual formats.

• Conducting site visits as required.

• Participating in project coordination meetings with internal team members and possibly external clients or consultants.

• Contributing to value engineering and basic cost estimating.

• Implementing sustainable design principles in heavy industry processes.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Engineering student at an accredited Canadian university. Post graduate candidate preferred.

• Prior work experience with hydroelectric facilities preferably within a consulting engineering or utility environment an asset

• Knowledge of a variety of software programs used in engineering analysis and design; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Eligible to work in Canada for a work term from May-December 2026 (8 months)

The position has flexibility with working from home and/or office attendance in Hamilton (Stoney Creek). Occasional travel to client sites may be 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.

Pay Range:

• $32.93 - $36.88 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 | Hamilton
Organization: 1370 E&R-CA East-Hamilton ON
Employee Status: Temporary
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 06/04/2026 12:04:59
Req ID: 1005155