Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
WSP USA is seeking full-time Structural Engineering Interns for Summer 2027 to work with its Property & Buildings team in the San Diego, California office. The temporary internship is intended for individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Interns gain hands-on experience on real projects while working alongside senior staff, with mentorship and networking opportunities through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network. The internship is part of WSP’s 12-week Summer Internship Program, scheduled to start May 17, 2027. The individual start date may be flexible. Interns support engineering tasks, learn structural engineering principles, and assist with project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, design documentation, and project records. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.
Requirements
- Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in structural 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.
- Record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
- Authorized to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related Master’s or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Experience using structural engineering analysis software and design codes.
- Prior internship experience and campus leadership involvement.
Responsibilities
- Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of structural 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 follow 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
Education Level
No Education Listed
