Stantec · 2 hours ago
Public Policy and Engagement Intern - Water (Summer 2026)
3301 C Street Suite 1900, Sacramento, CA, 95816, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$21.01/hr - $30.89/hr
0+ years exp
Start in 2026 SummerStantec is a company focused on addressing complex challenges in water resources and planning. The Public Policy and Engagement Intern will support integrated water resources planning, analysis, and communications efforts, contributing to sustainable groundwater management and community engagement initiatives in California.
ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Support sustainable groundwater management and climate resilience planning efforts through:
Development of reader-friendly technical informational materials to inform and engage beneficial users and uses of groundwater and other important natural resources
Planning for in-person, online, or “hybrid” public engagement meetings, including coordination of logistics, development of corresponding educational or presentational materials, and implementation of other strategic outreach efforts
Gaining and applying experience in California water resources management and governance, applicable laws/policies/regulations, and community engagement best practices
Performing project administration tasks, including preparation of reports and memos, gathering information and design documents, drafting correspondence, and other activities as needed
Traveling within California as needed for project work, not to exceed 10%
Qualification
Required
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills for working in diverse team environments with staff, clients, and interested parties
A minimum of two years' course work in mass communications, public relations, public administration, water resources planning, environmental science, ecology, natural resources, urban or regional planning, political science, or related fields
Preferred
Experience in one or more of the following subject matter areas is preferred, but not required: Integrated water management, interactions with land and the environment, and interrelationships with social and economic development
Public relations or communications, technical writing for a variety of audiences, and development of content for print media, social media, and video platforms
Visual communications, including website development and management
Urban, community, or regional planning, public administration, public policy, community development, or other social science
Benefits
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
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave
Company
Stantec
Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$809.3M2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $309.3M
2023-11-20Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2023-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $250M
Leadership Team
Vito Culmone
EVP Finance & CFO
Dave Flynn
Senior Vice President, Business Leader - Quality, Risk & HSSE
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