Geology Intern - Summer 2027

WSP • Mount Laurel, NJ

8d • $23 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time, temporary Geology Intern for its Earth and Environment Team in the Mount Laurel, New Jersey office. The internship is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program, a 12-week program scheduled to start May 17, 2027. The individual start date may be flexible, and the internship is expected to last approximately three months. The position is intended for students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program who expect to graduate in August 2027 or later. Interns gain hands-on experience on real projects while working alongside senior staff, with mentorship and networking opportunities through the Developing Professionals Network. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

The intern will support the Site Investigation and Remediation team, assist staff at project sites, and help prepare project deliverables. Work is based out of the office and may include fieldwork in seasonal weather conditions. The schedule is approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, around 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; fieldwork days may be longer. The expected salary range is $22.60–$29.38, with compensation dependent on factors including education, experience, skills, abilities, and location.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Science, or a related field, with anticipated graduation in August 2027 or later.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrate interest in geology, hydrogeology, earth science, or a related field and a desire to advance skills relevant to WSP’s work and projects.
• Be able to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for approximately three months during the summer; fieldwork days may be longer.
• Have competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability 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, in all 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 in technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Have a proven track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to comply with 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 anticipated graduation in August 2027 or later.
• Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Investigation and Remediation team in developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn about the SUPERFUND process.
• Assist field staff at project sites in support of remediation, due diligence, compliance, monitoring, and construction.
• 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