Water Resources Engineering Co-op - Spring 2027

WSP•Boston, MA

3h•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA’s Water Resources Team is hiring a full-time, temporary Water Resources Engineering Co-op to work from its Boston office during the Spring 2027 semester, anticipated to run from January through June 2027. The opportunity is intended for students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program through Northeastern University. Co-ops gain hands-on experience on real projects while working alongside senior staff, with mentorship and networking opportunities through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network. The co-op will support engineering tasks and develop technical, social, and ethical skills while learning civil and water resources engineering principles. Work may include project research and field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, preparing design plans and cost estimates, and maintaining project documentation. Occasional project-dependent travel may be required. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, an engineering and professional services firm with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices. WSP describes its workplace model as flexible and agile and offers benefits that include medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings. The position pays an expected $24.76–$32.22 per hour.

Requirements

Be actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related undergraduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of June 2027 or later.
Be at least 18 years old.
Demonstrate interest in water resources 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 be able to comply with 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 Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related master’s or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of June 2027 or later.
Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D, Microsoft Office Suite, or hydrologic analysis software.
Interest in site civil utility design, water resources, water modeling, and/or hydrology work.
Prior internship experience and campus leadership involvement.

Responsibilities

Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
Learn basic principles of Civil and Water Resources 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.