Civil Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP • Indianapolis, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time Civil Engineering Intern for its Transportation Team in the Indianapolis office as part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. This temporary internship offers hands-on experience on real projects, working alongside senior staff, with mentorship and networking through the Developing Professionals Network. The 12-week program is scheduled to start on May 17, 2027, although the individual start date may be flexible. The internship is intended for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Relocation and housing assistance are not provided.

The intern will support engineering tasks and learn fundamental transportation engineering principles while building technical, social, and ethical skills. Work may include project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, support for final design plans, special provisions and cost estimates, and collecting and maintaining project documentation. The intern will complete training on assigned tasks, follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies, and take on additional responsibilities as business needs require.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related undergraduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in transportation design 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.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by 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, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later.
• Experience using Civil 3D or OpenRoads software.
• Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks while developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of transportation 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed