Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

WSP • Meridian, ID

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About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time, temporary Mechanical Engineering Intern for its Summer 2027 Internship Program. The intern will work from the Boise, Idaho, or Kansas City, Missouri, office and work alongside the Industrial Team on HVAC, plumbing, and utility piping systems for industrial facilities. The role offers hands-on experience supporting efficient, reliable, and sustainable solutions for safe operations and facility performance. The 12-week program is scheduled to start May 17, 2027, though the individual start date may be flexible. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering or related master's or Ph.D. program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrate interest in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and a strong desire to advance skills relevant 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 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

• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, load calculation software (Trace 3D), and the full Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior relevant internship experience, extracurricular involvement, or campus leadership involvement.

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 the company 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