Civil Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP • San Francisco, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time Civil Engineering Intern for its Civil/Transportation Team in the San Francisco office. This temporary internship is part of WSP’s Summer Internship Program, a 12-week program scheduled to begin May 17, 2027, with some flexibility in the individual start date. The position provides hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff, as well as mentorship and networking opportunities through the Developing Professionals Network. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

The intern will support engineering tasks, learn civil engineering principles, assist with project research and preliminary design calculations and analysis, help prepare design plans, special provisions and cost estimates, and maintain project documentation. The intern will complete training for assigned tasks and is expected to make responsible and ethical decisions and follow company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Civil Engineering or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil 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.
• 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

• Experience using AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of civil engineering.
• Assist with project research and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of 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.

What This Job Offers

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