Civil Engineering Intern- Summer 2026

WSP • Herndon, VA

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About The Position

WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections. Our Mid-Atlantic Civil Team is seeking a Full-Time Civil Engineering Intern to work out of our Herndon, Virginia office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program. This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 18th, 2026. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible. Our Herndon Civil Team works on projects for a wide range of federal, state and local clients and our interns will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and tasks.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in civil/roadway/drainage engineering or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and 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 Bachelor of Science or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2025 or later.
• Experience using MicroStation, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D and OpenRoads Designer.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Civil 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.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees