Plumbing/Fire Protection Engineering Co-op - Buildings (Fall 2026)

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

In this position as a Co-op Student, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a team of engineers and technologists on multiple projects for a range of public and private sector clients. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic individual who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. The role of a Co-op Student is to perform a variety of selected tasks and assignments to continue to develop knowledge and skills within the Plumbing and Fire Protection discipline. Assignments will require good technical understanding of the basics. Work performed will be under the direct supervision of a Senior Technician or Engineer. The co-op student will assist the plumbing design team in the daily design activities for various projects. These activities will include reviewing and understanding drawings, preparing design calculations, and drafting engineered mark-ups into Revit design program for various Plumbing and Fire Protection systems. These systems include domestic water, drainage, natural gas, compressed air, and medical gas systems. There will be opportunities to be on construction sites and attend field meetings with the design engineer to observe construction progress and complete field observations. Looking for self-motivated individuals with good communication skills and experience with excel and revit.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Prepare contract drawings, specifications, schedules, details and sketches from conceptual design through to construction.
• Facilitate and ensure the quality of the project deliverables.
• Follow production guidelines and project standards in the department drafting standards manual.
• Providing CAD drafting and design assistance for a wide variety of projects, from report stage through design and construction administration.
• Assisting in resolution of technical issues on construction sites.
• You will be expected to support team operations and play an integral part in the promotion of our health and safety culture.
• Coordinates with other professionals on assigned projects Students will also have the opportunity to accompany senior staff to construction sites and pre-design site visits.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficient in CADD with basic understanding of Revit and AutoCAD, and the use of it as a drafting/design tool.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting.
• Ability to take direction, follow process and accept feedback and suggestions from senior engineers/designers.

Education and Experience

* Working toward a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Architectural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary 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.

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) 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.

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

United States | PA | Philadelphia

Organization

BC-1915 Buildings-US Northeast Engineering

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

08/07/2026 01:07:02

Req ID

1006546

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.