Mechanical Engineering Student – Buildings, Fall 2026

Stantec

Intern Mechanical Engineer joining Vancouver Buildings group at Stantec to gain real-world experience through hands-on responsibilities in mechanical design and systems.

Posted 4/22/2026internshipVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaEntry Level💰 CA$23 - CA$32 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision plans
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
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designHVAC systemsplumbing systemsfire protection systemspreliminary engineering calculationsfield surveysdrafting standardsconstruction documents

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationteam playerself-motivatedstrong work ethictime managementcritical thinkingproblem-solving