Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

WSP • Boston, MA

3d • $19 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

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

The intern will support structural engineering projects and tasks while developing technical, social, and ethical skills. Work includes project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, preparation of final design plans, special provisions and cost estimates, and project documentation. Training will be provided for assigned tasks, and the intern may perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

The expected salary range is $19–$30. WSP states that actual compensation may vary based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location, and that additional benefits or compensation may be offered depending on circumstances.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in an accredited Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related undergraduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of 2028 or later.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrate interest in 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 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 Structural Engineering or related master’s or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later.
• Experience using Autodesk Revit, ETABS, RAM, AutoCAD, or STAAD.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed