Student – Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering; Fall Term

Overview

Learning begins in the classroom, but the real world offers invaluable experience. Interns are integral to our teams, working to solve some of the world's most complex challenges.

As an intern you’ll work alongside experienced practitioners, clients, and communities. This hands‑on experience equips you with practical skills, expands your network, and sets you up for future success.

Stantec is seeking a motivated Engineering or Planning student to support the delivery of transportation planning and traffic engineering projects. The role offers hands‑on experience across all phases of project execution, including planning and design, while developing core technical competencies in transportation.

• Assist in collecting and analyzing transportation‑related data (traffic counts, collision records, transit and active modes information).
• Conduct basic traffic operations and safety analysis, including intersection performance and collision data analysis.
• Support traffic engineering tasks such as sight‑line assessment, capacity analysis, signal timing review, and access/layout assessments.
• Contribute to transportation planning and impact assessment projects.
• Prepare figures, maps, and graphics using GIS and other visualization tools.
• Participate in field visits to observe traffic conditions, document site characteristics, and support data collection efforts.
• Provide general project support, including coordination, scheduling, and proposal preparation.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Currently enrolled in a co‑op or equivalent post‑secondary program with availability for a 4‑8 month internship.

Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s or Master’s Engineering or Urban Planning program.

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 without notice.

23.37 - 32.07 Hourly.

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. The final compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Certain roles are bonus‑eligible. Compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

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 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. 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 | BC | Vancouver
Other Locations:
Canada | BC | Burnaby