About The Position
WSP USA is seeking a full-time summer intern for its Transportation Facilities Team, based in the Boston office. The temporary internship is part of the WSP Summer Internship Program and offers hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff, along with mentorship and networking opportunities through the Developing Professionals Network. The 12-week program is scheduled to start on May 17, 2027, though the individual start date may be flexible. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The intern will support engineering work and learn basic structural engineering principles while developing technical, social, and ethical skills. The role is intended for someone currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and interested in structural engineering or a related field.
Requirements
- Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in structural engineering, civil engineering, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of Month 2028 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.
- Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to follow 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 structural engineering or related master’s or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later.
- Experience using Autodesk Revit, ETABS, RAM, AutoCAD, or STAAD.
- Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.
Responsibilities
- Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of structural 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 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
