Mechanical Engineering Co-op/Intern (Fall 2026)

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn’t have to be true? What if our built environment — where we live, learn, play, and conduct business — carried us forward instead? Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future—join us! At the Stantec Butler, Pennsylvania office, we primarily design and assist in construction of buildings for: hospitals, universities, high schools, lab buildings, and transportation hubs.

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 HVAC disciplines. 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 HVAC 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 systems. These systems include domestic water, drainage, natural gas, compressed air, and medical gas systems; as well as mechanical calculations, computer assisted drafting, and code analysis. 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. 

A student will have the opportunity to work closely with mechanical engineers on the design of HVAC systems for a variety of building types, including hospitals, laboratories, schools, office buildings and more. Tasks may include Co-ops will have an opportunity to work collaboratively with professional architects, interior designers, and all disciplines of MEP engineers to create and document full building designs. Students will also have the opportunity to accompany senior staff to construction sites and pre-design site visits. Students will be able to choose their preference on HVAC work, depending on workload and project needs throughout their co-op time at Stantec.

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

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Self-motivated individual with strong communication skills and experience using Excel and Revit
• Creative thinker with a strong interest in applied thermodynamics and construction 

Education and Experience 

• Working toward a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in 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.