Structural Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time, temporary Structural Engineering Intern for its Summer 2027 Internship Program. The intern will work with the Bridge Inspection Team at the NYC One Penn office; the Valhalla office is also being considered. The internship is intended for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and is a 12-week program scheduled to start May 17, 2027. The individual start date may be flexible. Relocation or housing assistance is not provided.

The intern will gain hands-on experience on real projects while working alongside senior staff, with opportunities for mentorship, networking, and professional development. The role supports engineering work and provides exposure to structural engineering and bridge inspection, including research, field work, preliminary calculations and analysis, design plans, project documentation, and cost estimates.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate BS program in Civil Engineering or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of January 2028 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 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 comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Physical capability to perform continuous field work, including working at heights and in close quarters, climbing, carrying ladders and gear, and working in adverse weather conditions.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• Actively enrolled in an accredited MS program in Structural Engineering or a related master’s or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of January 2028 or later.
• Experience using MS Office, CADD, and BlueBeam software.
• Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.
• 10 Hour OSHA Construction certification.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of structural engineering and bridge inspection.
• 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