Instrumentation and Controls Engineering Intern – Energy & Resources (Winter/Summer 2027)

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.

As energy availability becomes increasingly critical, there’s no end to the scope and significance of your work — and to where it can take you at Stantec. Every day, we’re problem-solving and collaborating on projects that are as challenging as they are impactful. Whether designing new EV charging or CNG delivery systems, a transformational cross-country pipeline, optimizing facilities, verifying the safety and reliability of an asset, or in the field overseeing construction projects, you’ll be joining a team of recognized industry experts on work that’s critical to our clients and our communities. The Energy industry is changing — and we’re helping clients stay ahead of the change. Join a team that’s working together with industry to deliver innovation for the long term on some of the most important and interesting projects around the world.

Your Opportunity

Engineering Internships at Stantec involve responsibilities and work that are quite varied and stimulating. In this position as an Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to be part of a team working on active projects and researching technology on projects rooted in the Energy & Resources sectors in North America. By having the chance to work on a wide array of projects including renewable power generation, critical minerals production, oil and gas development and transportation, this is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. You will perform a variety of selected tasks and assignments to continue to develop knowledge and skills to help you succeed in the Energy Transition.

This opportunity is open to students available a 12-month term beginning work in January 2027 or May 2027.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Utilize applicable technical knowledge to add value to projects and strengthen that knowledge through on-the-job informal and formal training.
• Assist I&C engineers and design leads in daily project tasks as assigned that might include familiarization with, and development of I&C design deliverables including: - Instrument index and IO assignments.
• Instrumentation data sheets, and purchase requisition development
• Sizing and selection of instrumentation and control system components
• Control philosophy and narrative documents.
• Cause & Effect and Shutdown Keys
• Control system architecture, panels, loop wiring, and control power distribution.
• Familiarization with the appropriate reference materials to complete I&C design tasks.
• Become familiar with applicable industry standards, codes, and legislation.
• Compliance with Stantec’s HSSE program.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships in a consulting engineering environment.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.

Your Capabilities and Qualifications

• Enrollment in a bachelor’s or associate degree in a related field including i.e.: Electrical, Instrumentation, Industrial Automation, or Chemical Engineering
• Or (Canada only) Enrollment in Instrumentation Technology diploma program
• Strong technical proficiency.
• Sound interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven initiative, flexibility, and adaptability.

Education and Experience

Students enrolled in a 3- or 4-year program should have a minimum completion of second year. Students enrolled in a 2-year program should have a minimum completion of first year. Related experience in any energy & resources industry sector will be considered an asset.

Please indicate on your cover letter which location(s) you are interested in working.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

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.

**Pay Range:**

• $23.37 - $32.07 Hourly

**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. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

**Benefits Summary:** 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 (AD&D) 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.

The 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 | AB | Calgary

**Other Locations:** Canada | NB | Fredericton

**Organization:** 1554 E&R-CA Delivery Center-Calgary AB

**Employee Status:** Temporary

**Management Level:** Entry Level

**Business Justification:** New Position

**Travel:** No

**Schedule:** Full time

**Job Posting:** 14/10/2026 01:10:46

**Req ID:** 1008273