Bridge Inpection Intern- Summer 2027

WSP; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites interns for the Summer Internship Program in Pennsylvania. The Bridge Inspection group in Exton, PA seeks a full-time intern currently enrolled in Civil Engineering or related undergraduate/graduate program.

The 12-week program starts May 17, 2027, with flexible start; no relocation housing assistance. As an intern you will support engineering tasks, learn basics of Civil Engineering, assist with research, field work, preliminary design calculations, and help prepare final design

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Interest in bridge inspection and desire to develop skills related to WSP’s work.
• Strong written and verbal communication when addressing engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers.
• Proficient with standard office software and technical writing.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.
• Preferred: Masters or PhD in Civil Engineering with graduation date December 2027 or later.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Civil 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.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Adaptability

Ability to take direction

Safety awareness

Education

Civil Engineering undergraduate program

Masters or PhD in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands‑on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.

Our Pennsylvania Bridge Inspection groupis seeking a Full‑Time Bridge Inspection Internto work out of our Exton, PAoffice.The following locations will also be considered: Philadelphia, PA; Bethlehem, PA; and Ephrata, PA.This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12‑week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.

Your Impact

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of CivilEngineering.
• 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.
• Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in bridge inspection, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive 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 and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027or later.
• Experience using Excel and Auto CAD.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.