Coastal Engineering Intern - Water (Summer 2027)

Your Opportunity

Are you a highly motivated individual looking to kickstart your career in coastal engineering? Stantec is seeking a Coastal Intern to join our rapidly growing team based out of our Corpus Christi or Austin, Texas offices. As a leader in the coastal engineering industry, Stantec offers a wealth of expertise and a dynamic team environment. Our Coastal Engineering Team is at the forefront of a wide variety of coastal projects across the Gulf, making this an exciting time to join us.

At Stantec, we are committed to meeting our clients’ needs while fostering growth and development opportunities for our staff. As a team member, you will have the chance to contribute to multiple facets of coastal engineering and develop experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Coastal Processes, Hydrodynamics and Morphology
• Plan, Analyze and Design Coastal Structures, Nature Based Solutions, Dredging, Beach and Marsh Nourishment Projects
• Design and Analysis of Shoreline Erosion Protection and Wetland Protection and Restoration
• Boat Ramps, Piers, and Seawall Design
• Coastal Management, Environmental Restoration, and Shoreline Enhancement
• Storm Risk Reduction Evaluation and Design
• Construction Management for Coastal Projects

Candidates should be highly motivated and dependable students who are taking or have taken civil/ocean engineering courses. This is a terrific opportunity for a college student to support several exciting local and national projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze data related to coastal processes, including wave, tide, and wind data.
• Help in the design and modeling of coastal structures such as seawalls, breakwaters, and living shorelines using software such as AutoCAD, SMS, Delft3D, XBeach, Mike21, SWAN, and Adcirc.
• Participate in field surveys and site inspections to collect data and monitor project sites.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, project documentation, and presentations for clients and stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings and communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to provide project updates and gather feedback.
• Assisting in project administration including writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, tracking project costs, and completing progress reports
• Performing construction observations and assisting with field work, as needed
• Preparation of design plans and specifications for bidding and construction purposes.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Completing design calculations for the coastal engineering practice: including marine structures, rubble mound structures, geotechnical/foundation designs, hydrodynamics/fluid mechanics, beach nourishment, dredge/fill, and sediment disposal site designs.
• Experience with numerical modeling tools for simulating circulation, waves, water quality, sediment transport, or mixing (SWAN, MIKE21, Delft3D, Adcirc, XBEACH) is preferred.
• Proficiency Matlab or Python is preferred.
• Drafting and/or geospatial design (GIS and AutoCAD Civil3D) is preferred.
• Construction oversight and administration duties including shop drawing review/approval, review of contractor surveys/progress reports, and execution of final certification(s) upon project completion.
• Fieldwork, such as reconnaissance, measurements, or construction inspection.

Education and Experience

• In progress toward earning a bachelor’s degree (minimum) in civil engineering, ocean engineering or related field
• Specific coursework or exposure to one or more of the following: Planning, design, construction of infrastructure, and construction management, coastal/environmental engineering

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a desk 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.

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.