Civil Engineering Intern- Summer 2027
About The Position
WSP USA is seeking a motivated, hands-on intern to join its Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) and Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) team. The internship offers experience on critical infrastructure projects and the opportunity to work alongside senior staff, receive mentorship, and build professional connections through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network. The role is part of WSP’s 12-week Summer Internship Program, scheduled to begin May 17, 2027, though an individual start date may be flexible. This is a temporary position for a student currently enrolled in a degree program. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.
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 Civil Engineering or a related field and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others and expressing 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.
- A proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
- Excellent attention to detail, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills and ability to convey technical concepts to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
- Physical ability to perform field work, including climbing ladders 40 feet or less, working in close quarters, carrying ladders and gear, and working in adverse weather conditions.
- Proficiency or comfort using hand and power tools.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in MATLAB and Python.
- Foundational understanding of NDE systems, sensors, and data acquisition systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
- Direct experience programming data acquisition systems such as CRBasic, LabView, or similar.
- Prior internship experience and campus leadership involvement.
Responsibilities
- Support engineering tasks while developing 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.
Benefits
- Mentorship, networking opportunities, and professional connections through the Developing Professionals Network.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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