Structural Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP•South Jordan, UT

19h•Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time, temporary Structural Engineering Intern for its Transportation Structures Team in South Jordan, Utah. The internship is part of WSP’s 12-week Summer Internship Program, scheduled to start May 17, 2027, with the individual start date potentially flexible. The role is intended for someone currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and offers hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff, as well as mentorship and networking opportunities. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Requirements

Be actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of September 2027 or later.
Be 18 or older.
Demonstrate interest in transportation structural 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 authorized to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Nice To Haves

Be actively enrolled in an accredited Civil/Structural Engineering or related master’s or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of September 2027 or later.
Experience using Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
Prior internship experience and campus leadership involvement.

Responsibilities

Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
Learn basic principles of transportation structures 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 adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.