Emergency Management Intern - Summer 2027

WSP • Exton, PA

2d • $21 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time, temporary Emergency Management Intern for its Summer 2027 internship program, based in the Exton, Pennsylvania office. The internship is for individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and offers hands-on experience on real projects, alongside senior staff, with mentorship and networking through the Developing Professionals Network.

As part of the Emergency Management Team, the intern will support Emergency Response and Recovery missions assisting communities affected by disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires. The 12-week program is scheduled to start May 17, 2027, although the individual start date may be flexible. The internship may involve travel to and assistance at a disaster deployment site. Relocation and housing assistance are not provided.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in an accredited Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related undergraduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrate interest in Emergency Management or a related field and a strong desire to develop skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Have competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Be able to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Have basic proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Have a track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug and alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Be authorized to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Be actively enrolled in an accredited Emergency Management, Public Administration, or related master’s or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• FEMA online certifications.
• Prior internship experience and campus leadership involvement.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of emergency management tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic Emergency Management principles related to responses to natural disasters.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Travel to and assist at a deployment site during a disaster if required.

Benefits

• Mentorship, networking opportunities, and career connections through the Developing Professionals Network.
• Hands-on experience with real projects alongside senior staff.

What This Job Offers

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