Civil Engineer Intern

Description

Your role at GEI.

GEI is seeking motivated and enthusiastic Civil Engineering Interns to join our team in 2026. Under the guidance of senior engineers, interns will support a wide range of projects across municipal infrastructure, land development, linear infrastructure, and infrastructure planning.

This is a great opportunity for students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and gain exposure to various aspects of civil engineering practice.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Assist in the development of civil engineering designs for municipal linear infrastructure (watermains, sanitary sewers, forcemains, storm sewers, outfalls, and roads).
• Support site civil design activities, including grading, yard piping, and access planning.
• Contribute to planning and analysis work, including hydraulic modeling, servicing studies, and infrastructure planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across environmental, geotechnical, and planning disciplines.
• Support the preparation of reports, plans, technical memos, and cost estimates.
• Assist with area servicing plans, master planning, and other infrastructure planning initiatives.
• Provide general support to other Civil, Land Development, Structural, and Water/Wastewater teams as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current enrolment in a Civil Engineering program at an accredited university.
• Interest in civil design, infrastructure planning, and municipal engineering projects.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with Civil 3D, MicroStation, or GIS software (ArcMap/QGIS) is an asset.
• Motivation to learn, broaden experience, and develop engineering knowledge.

Physical and environmental requirements for this position are available upon request.

We are GEI.

Some of the world's most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients' most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.

In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan's nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI's career site here.

GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipend
• Rewards and Recognition
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More…

GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.