Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
WSP USA is hiring a full-time, temporary Mechanical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in its Industrial Team, working from the Boise, Idaho or Kansas City, Missouri office. The intern will work alongside the team on HVAC, plumbing, and utility piping systems for industrial facilities, gaining hands-on experience supporting efficient, reliable, and sustainable solutions that promote safe operations and facility performance. The position is part of WSP's 12-week Summer Internship Program, scheduled to start May 17, 2027, although the individual start date may be flexible. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and have an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.
Requirements
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering or related master's or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and a strong desire to advance skills relevant to WSP's work and projects.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
- Ability to take 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, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
- Willingness and ability to travel to local project sites.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, load calculation software (Trace3D), and the full Microsoft Office Suite.
- Prior relevant internship experience, extracurricular involvement, and leadership involvement on campus.
Responsibilities
- Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of Mechanical Engineering.
- Assist with project research, field work, 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.
- 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
