Water Resources Engineering Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
WSP USA is seeking a full-time Water Resources Engineering Intern for its Summer 2027 Internship Program. The role is with the Earth & Environment Team and will be based in the Brentwood, Tennessee office; Knoxville, Tennessee and Birmingham, Alabama are also considered. The 12-week program is scheduled to start May 17, 2027, although the individual start date may be flexible. This temporary internship is for individuals currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. The intern will gain hands-on experience on real projects while working alongside senior staff, with mentorship and networking through WSP’s Developing Professionals Network. The role supports engineering tasks and project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, design-plan and cost-estimate preparation, and project documentation. No relocation or housing assistance is provided. Expected salary across all locations is $22.17–$29.96.
Requirements
- Be actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related undergraduate program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Demonstrate an interest in Water Resources 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 Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related master’s or PhD program, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Experience using Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, HEC HMS, hydraulic modeling and calculations, MathCAD, OpenRoads, InRoads, or Blubeam Software.
- Prior internship experience and leadership involvement on campus.
Responsibilities
- Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
