Geology Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships 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 Geology Intern - Summer 2026 to work out of our Marlton, NJ office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program. This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 18th, 2026. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible. Your Impact Support a variety of geological tasks while working with our Site Investigation and Remediation team. Learn basic principles of the SUPERFUND process. Assist field staff at project sites in support of remediation, due diligence, compliance, monitoring, and construction. Assist with preparation of project deliverables such as proposals, reports, figures, graphs, and tables. 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 Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Science, or related, Undergraduate (juniors or seniors preferred) program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrates interest in Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Science, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP's work and projects.
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week; approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Monday to Friday) this summer for approximately 3 months; field work days may be longer.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Safely performing work, in the office and potentially in the field. Fieldwork may occur in all seasonal weather conditions, using equipment (with the ability to lift and move approximately 50 pounds without assistance), and operating vehicles on behalf of the company.
- Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical.
- 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 Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Science, or related, Master's or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
Responsibilities
- Support a variety of geological tasks while working with our Site Investigation and Remediation team.
- Learn basic principles of the SUPERFUND process.
- Assist field staff at project sites in support of remediation, due diligence, compliance, monitoring, and construction.
- Assist with preparation of project deliverables such as proposals, reports, figures, graphs, and tables.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
