Structural Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP • South Jordan, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is offering a summer internship through its Summer Internship Program, providing hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff, as well as mentorship and networking through the Developing Professionals Network. The intern will join the Transportation Structures Team in WSP’s South Jordan, Utah office. This temporary, full-time internship is a 12-week program scheduled to start May 17, 2027; the individual start date may be flexible. It is intended for people currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

The intern will support engineering tasks and learn fundamental Transportation Structures Engineering principles while developing technical, social, and ethical skills. Work may include project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, preparation of final design plans, special provisions and cost estimates, and project documentation. The intern will receive training on assigned tasks and is expected to make responsible, ethical decisions and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in an accredited Civil/Structural Engineering or related undergraduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of September 2027 or later.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrate interest in Transportation Structural Engineering or a related field and a strong desire to advance skills related 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 proven 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 leadership involvement on campus.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Transportation Structures 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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