Bridge Intern - Transportation (Spring/Summer 2026)

Bridge Design Intern Opportunity

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods movingwhether 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

Stantec is seeking a Bridge Design Intern to be a part of the growing Columbia, SC design team. The role of a Bridge Design Intern is to work individually on smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the close guidance and supervision of a senior engineer/designer. Our people are Stantec's most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and develop as a designer and future engineer while also assisting in the growth of Stantec's Bridge Group.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Preparing structural design calculations, plans and contract documents in accordance with applicable design and agency standards.
• Development of bridge plans using Bentley MicroStation.
• Performs field work as directed by a senior engineer/designer; including bridge inspections.
• Performs basic calculations to analyze and design structural components using industry standard software.
• Assist with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.
• Assist with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
• Assist in basic interpretation and verifying compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Basic understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of civil engineering design, particularly related to structure design and analysis.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Understanding of civil engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
• Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn CAD.
• Ability to cooperate with team members to delivery products to our clients.

Education and Experience: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering. 0-3 years experience. Ability to work within an office environment. Ability to perform field work, which may include exposure to elements including inclement weather.

Position will work in an office setting and possibly require field work.

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.

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.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Primary Location: United States | SC | Columbia Organization: BC-1710 Transpt-US Carolinas Employee Status: Regular Travel: No Schedule: Full time