Plumbing Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

WSP • New York, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time Plumbing Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work with its Property & Buildings Team in the New York, New York office. This temporary internship is part of WSP’s Summer Internship Program, a 12-week program scheduled to begin May 17, 2027; the individual start date may be flexible. The position is for individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and offers hands-on project experience alongside senior staff, mentorship, networking, and exposure to real projects through the Developing Professionals Network.

The intern will learn basic principles of Plumbing Engineering and support engineering tasks, project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, preparation of final design plans, special provisions and cost estimates, and project documentation. The intern will complete training for assigned tasks and is expected to make responsible and ethical decisions, follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies, and take on additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Relocation and housing assistance are not provided.

The expected salary range is $24.76–$32.22 for all locations. Compensation may vary based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location; additional benefits or compensation may be offered.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Plumbing Engineering or related undergraduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Plumbing 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 abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship experience.
• Leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Plumbing 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.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow 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