Civil Engineering Co-op - Spring 2027

WSP

6d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time Civil Engineering Co-op for its New England Civil Transportation Team. The position is based in the Boston, Massachusetts office, with Worcester, Massachusetts also considered. This temporary co-op is for someone currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program through Northeastern University and is anticipated to run from January through June 2027, during the spring semester. The co-op offers hands-on experience on public transportation and infrastructure projects, working alongside senior staff and receiving mentorship and networking opportunities through the Developing Professionals Network. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related undergraduate program through Northeastern University, with an anticipated graduation date of June 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil Transportation 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.
• Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• A track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related master’s or PhD program through Northeastern University, with an anticipated graduation date of June 2027 or later.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam Software.
• Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering tasks while developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic civil engineering principles and gain experience with public transportation engineering designs.
• Contribute to public infrastructure projects.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist with collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern