Applied Research Intern - Water (Summer 2026) at Stantec · 410 17th…

Summary: Stantec is a company focused on solving complex challenges in the water sector. The Applied Research Intern will support pilot-scale research in water and wastewater treatment technologies, working closely with the research team to gain hands-on experience in applied research and process engineering. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with ORIT’s research team to support: - Daily experimental and operational tasks - Troubleshooting analytical methods, instrumentation, and mechanical systems - Research planning, decision support, and documentation - Work onsite daily at two pilot facilities, including a containerized wastewater treatment pilot treating real wastewater. The candidate should be comfortable working in a field environment that can be noisy and physically demanding, and must follow all Stantec safety policies and procedures - Troubleshoot mechanical systems with guidance and implement corrective actions - Conduct sampling and analytical testing independently, following standard methods and protocols (training provided) - Review, interpret, and synthesize academic and industry literature to support research conclusions - Organize, analyze, and visualize data to support technical findings and project decision‑making - Contribute to ORIT’s innovation culture, collaborating with colleagues across the water business Required Qualifications: - Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities - Laboratory experience, including wet chemistry techniques - Ability to independently conduct sampling and analytical testing using established methods - Ability to review and synthesize academic research - High proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) - Excellent oral and written communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences - Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic research environment - Strategic thinking paired with hands‑on, tactical execution - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and interact with clients - Team‑oriented mindset with a willingness to share ideas and build innovation culture - Currently enrolled in a B.S. or higher degree program in environmental or chemical engineering or related with lab and research experience Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of water, wastewater, or biosolids treatment processes is beneficial, but not required - Exposure to process engineering and process modeling tools is beneficial, but not required Required Skills: Analytical skills, Wet chemistry techniques, Sampling, analytical testing Important Skills: Microsoft Office proficiency Nice-to-Have Skills: water treatment, Process engineering exposure, Strategic thinking, Team-oriented mindset Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans, 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, Paid family leave, Ten paid holidays in each calendar year, Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year, Eligible for paid sick leave