Geotechnical Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

WSP Global • Brentwood, TN

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About The Position

This Opportunity 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 & Environment Team is seeking a part-time Geotechnical Engineering Intern - Summer 2025 to work out of our Brentwood, TN 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.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Geotechnical or Civil Engineering, or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Geotechnical or Civil 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 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 Geotechnical or Civil Engineering, or related Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., Open Ground, GINT, LPILE, Settle 3D, GeoSlope, Group, etc.).
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
• Actively participates in local professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of Geotechnical Engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Geotechnical Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and technical report writing for a variety of projects.
• 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.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation, such as project notes, field notes, meeting minutes, quality control documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree