Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

WSP•Charlotte, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time Civil Engineering Intern for its Summer 2027 Internship Program, working out of the Charlotte, North Carolina office. This temporary internship offers hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff, with mentorship, networking, and career connections through the Developing Professionals Network. Interns will develop technical, social, and ethical skills while learning the basic principles of civil engineering. The 12-week program is scheduled to start May 17, 2027, though the individual start date may be flexible. The position is intended for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Requirements

Be actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering degree program or related undergraduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
Be 18 years of age or older.
Demonstrate interest in Site/Civil/Land Development or a related field and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
Have competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Be capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
Have basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Have a proven track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Be authorized to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Nice To Haves

Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office tools.
Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

Support a variety of engineering tasks 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.
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.