Water Resources Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is hiring a full-time, temporary Water Resources Engineering Intern for its NYC Water Team, based in the New York City office. The internship is part of WSP’s Summer Internship Program and offers hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff, as well as mentorship and networking through the Developing Professionals Network. The 12-week program is scheduled to start May 17, 2027, though the individual start date may be flexible. The role is intended for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Requirements

• Be actively enrolled in an accredited Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related undergraduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later.
• Have coursework in watershed hydrology, fluid mechanics, open channel flow, groundwater, and/or water resources engineering.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Demonstrate interest in Water Resources Engineering, stormwater management, H&H modeling, or a related field, and a strong desire to develop 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 Microsoft Suite tools, technical writing, engineering-related software, and water engineering-related tools.
• Be able to uphold workplace safety and 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 Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related master’s or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later.
• Experience using ArcGIS, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, InfoWorks ICM, or SRH-2D, basic engineering calculations, and/or other related project software.
• Coursework or experience in hydrologic and hydraulic principles and hydraulic design.
• Prior internship experience, campus leadership involvement, or involvement in a professional engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic Civil and Environmental Engineering principles, with a focus on Water Resources.
• Assist with project research, field work, 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 comply with 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