Water Resources Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

WSP • Brentwood, TN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking a full-time Water Resources Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 on its Earth & Environment Team. The role is based in the Brentwood, Tennessee office, with Knoxville, Tennessee and Birmingham, Alabama also considered. This temporary internship is part of WSP’s Summer Internship Program, a 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17, 2027; the individual start date may be flexible. It is intended for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Interns gain hands-on experience on real projects, working alongside senior staff, and can access mentorship, networking, and career connections through the Developing Professionals Network. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

The intern will support water resources engineering work while developing technical, social, and ethical skills. Work may include project research, field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis, preparation of final design plans and cost estimates, and project documentation. The intern will complete training on assigned tasks and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. The expected salary range across locations is $22.17–$29.96; compensation may vary based on education, experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Water Resources Engineering or a related field, with a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Authorized to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Nice To Haves

• 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 Bluebeam 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.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed