Geological Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

WSP • Saint Louis, MO

13d • $22 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

This Opportunity 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 and Environment Team is seeking a full-time Geological Engineering Intern - Summer 2026 to work out of our Creve Coeur, MO office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program. This 12-week internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program that is scheduled to start on May 18th, 2026. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible. Your Impact Support a variety of Geological engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills. Learn basic principles of Geological 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. Travel will be required depending on project-specific requirements. Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Geological Engineering, 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.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Hold a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• 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 Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
• A member of and/or actively participates in local professional practice organization.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120).
• MSHA Part 48A Underground Coal and Metal/Non-metal Training (30 CFR 48)
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of Geological engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Geological 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.
• Travel will be required depending on project-specific requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern