Water Resources Engineering Intern- Summer 2027
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 position is intended for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and is part of WSP’s 12-week Summer Internship Program, scheduled to begin May 17, 2027. The individual start date may be flexible. Interns gain hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff, with mentorship and networking opportunities through the Developing Professionals Network. The intern will support engineering work focused on Water Resources and develop technical, social, and ethical skills. Tasks include project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, preparation of design plans and cost estimates, and maintaining project documentation. 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 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 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 programs used on projects.
- 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 a variety of 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 adhere to 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
