Civil Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP • Indianapolis, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking a full-time Civil Engineering Intern for its Transportation Team in the Indianapolis office. This temporary internship is for individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and is part of WSP’s Summer Internship Program. The 12-week program is scheduled to start on May 17, 2027, though the individual start date may be flexible. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

The intern will gain hands-on experience on real projects while working alongside senior staff, with mentorship and networking opportunities through the Developing Professionals Network. The role supports a variety of engineering tasks and offers exposure to basic transportation engineering principles, project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates. The intern will also help maintain project documentation and complete training on assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate Civil Engineering or related 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.
• Able to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Authorized 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 to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of transportation engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, 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 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