Structural Engineering Intern- Summer 2027
About The Position
WSP USA is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern for its Summer Internship Program. The internship is with the SHM/NDE & Inspections team and is based in the Lakewood, Colorado office; Richmond, Virginia, will also be considered. It is a temporary, full-time internship for someone currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. The 12-week program is scheduled to start May 17, 2027, although the individual start date may be flexible. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. The intern will gain hands-on experience on real projects while working alongside senior staff, with mentorship and networking opportunities through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network. The role supports engineering tasks and project work while developing technical, social, and ethical skills and learning basic principles of structural engineering.
Requirements
- Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate Engineering or related program, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in structural engineering and inspections 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 in technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- 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
- Experience using finite element modeling software, MATLAB, or Python.
- Prior internship experience and campus leadership involvement.
Responsibilities
- Support engineering tasks while developing 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
