Bridge Engineering Intern- Summer 2027
About The Position
WSP USA is hiring a full-time, temporary Bridge Engineering Intern for its Indianapolis office as part of the 12-week Summer Internship Program, scheduled to begin May 17, 2027. The individual start date may be flexible. This opportunity is for people currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and offers hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff, with mentorship and networking through the Developing Professionals Network. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The intern will support engineering tasks and develop technical, social, and ethical skills while learning basic bridge engineering principles. Work includes project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, design-plan and special-provision preparation, cost estimating, and project documentation.
Requirements
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil/Structural Engineering or related undergraduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in bridge engineering or a related field, and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
- Able to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
- Authorized to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Bachelor of Science, related master’s, or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Experience using Bentley MicroStation and Microsoft Suite.
- Prior internship experience and campus leadership involvement.
Responsibilities
- Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of bridge engineering.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
