Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

WSP • San Diego, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring full-time Structural Engineering Interns for Summer 2027 to work with its Property & Buildings team in the San Diego, California office. The internship is temporary and part of WSP’s Summer Internship Program, a 12-week program scheduled to begin May 17, 2027. An individual intern’s start date may be flexible. Interns gain hands-on project experience alongside senior staff, as well as mentorship and networking through the Developing Professionals Network. The role is intended for people enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. 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 at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrated interest in structural engineering or a related field, and a strong desire to advance skills relevant 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 comply with 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

• 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 leadership involvement on campus.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern