Undergraduate Electical Engineer - Water
Gain experience as a Summer Intern with Stantec and you lay the way open for a rewarding career in engineering with Stantec.
If you are in your second or third year of study at university studying electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology, then we want you to apply for an internship with Stantec. This is the perfect opportunity to work across an exciting and broad range of projects!
What we provide
10-week (400 hours) internship with a structured internship program.
A starting salary of $29.90 per hour with the potential to progress to a permanent graduate role.
Work-life balance.
A work culture that respects opinions and fosters inclusion and diversity.
Excellent support including mentors, buddies and networking opportunities to connect with countless business areas.
Scope of work
The Wellington water team are involved in a wide variety of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater projects around the region, including pipe renewals and upgrades, design and construction of infrastructure such as pump stations and culverts, and wastewater and drinking water network planning and design.
A typical day on the job may include:
Perform field work related to construction related activities as required.
Perform basic calculations to analyse and design electrical system components using company standard software.
Assist team in preparing electrical designs, drawings, specifications, presentations and reports, and gather information to support design decisions.
Enjoy working as a team, communicate well with others and can interact with client.
Our interns will benefit from the opportunities that only a global company can provide, including:
Working on a variety of projects.
Access to our global industry network and leaders.
Networking opportunities with other ANZ Stantec employees.
Exposure to a range of local and global clients.
Career learning & development opportunities.
Access to the developing professional's network.
Pathway to graduate program.
The Learning and Development team will provide opportunities for interns to develop in their careers, covering topics such as:
Building Professional Relationships
Successful Goal Setting
Critical Thinking for More Effective Communication
Resilience & Wellbeing in the Workplace
Active Listening Skills
Managing Your Career Pathway
Introduction to Stantec Business Model
Who you are
You'll be as committed as we are to improving the world we live in, seizing the environmental challenges that we all face and coming up with solutions that will benefit generations to come. Our interns demonstrate personal leadership qualities and thrive in an environment in which they are challenged.
Who can apply
To be eligible to apply you must:
Be in your second or third year of study
Preferably have a full clean current driving licence
Studying a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
Able to commence work from 23 November 2026 to 12th February 2027
About Stantec
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.
