Civil/Environmental Engineering Co-Op – Summer/Fall 2026

WSP

2d • $22 - $28

About The Position

WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections. Our Earth & Environment Team is seeking a full-time Civil/Environmental Engineering Co-Op – Summer/Fall 2026 to work out of our Portland, ME office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program through Northeastern University. This internship is anticipated to take place during Summer/Fall Semesters, July through December 2026. Your Impact Support a variety of Civil and Environmental Engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills. Learn basic principles of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary data analysis and reporting. Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation. Complete training on assigned tasks. Occasional travel and field work to client/project sites may be required depending on project-specific requirements. 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. Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related, Undergraduate or Graduate program through Northeastern University with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or later.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental remediation or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive 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 and 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 Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related, Master’s Degree or PhD program through Northeastern University with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or later.
• Experience using MS Office Suite programs.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of Civil and Environmental Engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary data analysis and reporting.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Occasional travel and field work to client/project sites may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees