Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

WSP • Tempe, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 on its kW Mission Critical team, based in the Tempe, Arizona office. The internship is a temporary position for someone currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and is part of WSP’s Summer Internship Program. The 12-week program is scheduled to start on May 17, 2027, though the individual start date may be flexible.

Interns gain hands-on experience on real projects while working alongside senior staff, with mentorship, networking, and professional connections through the Developing Professionals Network. The intern will support engineering work and develop technical, social, and ethical skills while learning basic mechanical engineering principles. No relocation or housing assistance is available.

Expected salary is $23.03–$29.96. WSP states that actual compensation may vary based on education, experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location, and that additional benefits or compensation may be offered.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering or related undergraduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Be 18 or older.
• Demonstrate interest in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Have competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• 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 proven track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Be willing and able to travel to local project sites.
• Be authorized to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Be actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering or related master’s or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, load calculation software (Trace3D), and the full Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior relevant internship experience, extracurricular involvement, or leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Mechanical 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.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed