Mechanical Engineering Intern (Mission Critical/Data Center) - Summer 2027

WSP • Herndon, VA

10d • $25 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time Mechanical Engineering Intern for its kW Mission Critical team in Herndon, Virginia, for Summer 2027. This temporary internship is for individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and is part of WSP’s 12-week Summer Internship Program, scheduled to start May 17, 2027. The individual start date may be flexible. Interns gain hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff, with mentorship and networking through the Developing Professionals Network. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering or related undergraduate, 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 related 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 comply with 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 Revit.
• Prior relevant internship experience or extracurricular and leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering tasks while developing 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.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with 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