Geology Intern - Summer 2027

WSP • Mount Laurel, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA’s Earth and Environment Team is seeking a full-time Geology Intern for its Summer 2027 Internship Program, based in the Mount Laurel, New Jersey office. This temporary internship is for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program who expect to graduate in August 2027 or later. The program is scheduled to run for 12 weeks beginning May 17, 2027, though the individual start date may be flexible.

The intern will support the Site Investigation and Remediation team, gaining hands-on project experience and developing technical, social, and ethical skills. Work may include assisting field staff at project sites and helping prepare project deliverables. The position requires safe work in the office and potentially in the field, including work in seasonal weather conditions. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Science, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrate interest in geology, hydrogeology, earth science, or a related field, and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Be able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, for approximately three months; fieldwork days may be longer.
• Have competent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Be able to work safely in the office and potentially in the field, including in seasonal weather conditions, use equipment, lift and move approximately 50 pounds without assistance, and operate vehicles on behalf of the company.
• Be capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Have basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Have a track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical.
• Be authorized to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Be actively enrolled in an accredited master’s or PhD program in Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Science, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Investigation and Remediation team and develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn about the SUPERFUND process.
• Assist field staff at project sites with remediation, due diligence, compliance, monitoring, and construction work.
• Assist with preparing project deliverables, including proposals, reports, figures, graphs, and tables.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow 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