Sustainability Intern - Buildings

About the role

Stantec is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Sustainability Intern to join our Sustainability team. This role is ideal for undergraduate students in their final year or graduate students interested in sustainable design, building performance, and green building certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sustainability research and compile data to support project goals
• Aid with documentation and coordination for green building certifications (e.g., LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Green Globes)
• Support building performance and sustainability analyses at an introductory level
• Aid in reviewing project designs for alignment with sustainability strategies and requirements
• Help track project sustainability metrics and organize documentation
• Contribute to preparation of presentations, reports, and award submissions
• Provide general support during construction administration and coordination efforts

Qualifications

• Enrolled or recently graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, environmental science, or a related field
• Strong interest in sustainability, high-performance buildings, and climate-responsive design
• Previous internship experience is preferred but not required
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks (e.g., LEED, WELL, Fitwel, Green Globes) is a plus
• Exposure to building performance tools (e.g., Insight, Ladybug, IES, or similar) is helpful but not required
• Basic proficiency in design or modeling tools such as Revit and/or Rhino is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with attention to detail and a willingness to learn

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience with real-world sustainability projects
• Exposure to green building certification processes
• Mentorship from experienced sustainability professionals
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful, mission-driven design work

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $23.47 - $34.50 Hourly
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.