Civil Engineering Intern- Summer 2027
About The Position
WSP USA is hiring a Civil Engineering Intern for its Summer 2027 Internship Program, working with the Civil Team in the Buffalo, New York office. The 12-week program is scheduled to start May 17, 2027, although the individual start date may be flexible. This temporary internship is for someone currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and provides hands-on project experience alongside senior staff, as well as mentorship and networking opportunities through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The intern will support a range of civil engineering tasks while developing technical, social, and ethical skills. Work may include project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, preparation of design plans and cost estimates, and maintaining project documentation. The position also includes training on assigned tasks and requires adherence to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies. Expected salary is $19–$30; the posting does not specify a pay period. WSP states that final compensation may vary based on education, experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, geographic location, and other circumstances.
Requirements
- Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate Bachelor of Science or related program, with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- 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, 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 Bachelor of Science or related master’s or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Mentorship, networking opportunities, and lifelong career connections through the Developing Professionals Network.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
