Mechanical Engineering Student - Buildings (Winter 2026) – 8-12 Month Term

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

We have an opportunity for an Intern Mechanical Engineer to join our Vancouver Buildings group.

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead?

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us!

Your Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Prepare contract drawings, schematics, schedules, details, and sketches from conceptual design through to construction.
• Produce aspects of mechanical design and drawings in REVIT, as well as in AutoCAD.
• Assist in the design of building related mechanical systems including HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems across Canada using applicable codes, standards, and reference materials.
• Review equipment selections, perform preliminary engineering calculations, and develop preliminary designs.
• Facilitate and ensure the quality of the project deliverables.
• Follow production guidelines and project standards in the department drafting standards manual.
• Review shop drawings and other contractor submittals for compliance with construction documents.
• Perform field surveys for drawing developments, site reviews and as recorded drawings.
• Communicate with other team members and become familiar with Stantec standards. To complete assignments and projects in a timely manner as required by the Job Captain or supervisor.

Your Capabilities and Credentials 

• Knowledge or familiarity using Autodesk Revit® and AutoCAD software in drafting and design of buildings related projects would be an asset.
• Knowledge or experience with building mechanical systems would be an asset.
• Prior experience in the construction industry would be an asset.
• Knowledge or familiarity with National and Alberta Building Codes, plumbing codes, fire codes, energy codes and would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge or familiarity with LEED standards, ASHRAE, ASPE and NFPA would be considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate effectively with colleagues and staff; a “team player” approach.
• Self-motivated and self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Good time management skills and able to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Eager to learn with strong listening and critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

Education And Experience

Working towards a degree as a Mechanical Engineer from a reputable Canadian University and will complete 3rd year of engineering and is available for a 8 to 12-month term. Already has government security clearance or the ability to pass security clearance in Canada is a requirement. 

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. 

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. 

Pay Range:

• Locations in Lower Mainland – $23.37-32.07/hr.