Environmental Science Intern - Spring 2025

WSP • San Diego, CA

361d • $19 - $26

About The Position

WSP USA is a global leader in environmental consulting, strengthened by the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder. With over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Our interns gain hands-on, meaningful work experience while collaborating on exciting projects with diverse teammates. The Earth & Environment Team is seeking a part-time Environmental Science Intern for Spring 2025 in our San Diego, CA office. This temporary position is for individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Science, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2025 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or 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, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable of taking 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 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 Environmental Science, or related, Master's or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2025 or later.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of environmental science tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Environmental Science.
• 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

• Compensation range of $19.57 - $26.98 based on education, experience, and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees