Civil Engineering Co-op - Spring 2027

WSP•Boston, MA

6d•$23 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA’s New England Civil Transportation Team is hiring a full-time, temporary Civil Engineering Co-op for Spring 2027. The position will work from the Boston, Massachusetts office; Worcester, Massachusetts is also under consideration. The co-op is intended for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program through Northeastern University and is anticipated to run from January through June 2027. The co-op provides hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff, with opportunities for mentorship, networking, and professional development. The student will support public transportation and infrastructure engineering projects, gaining technical and professional skills through research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, project documentation, and preparation of final design materials. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, an engineering and professional services firm serving the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. WSP reports more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices. It offers a flexible and agile workplace model and a benefits suite that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings benefits. Expected pay is $23.03–$32.22 per hour.

Requirements

Actively enrolled through Northeastern University in an accredited undergraduate program in Civil Engineering or a related field, 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 develop 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.
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 through Northeastern University in an accredited Civil Engineering or related master’s or PhD program, 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 principles of civil engineering and gain experience in public transportation engineering design.
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 follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.