Building Structures Intern: Design & Seismic Analysis

WSP USA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites you to join our Federal Programs Structures Team as a Structural Engineering Intern – Summer 2027, based in Denver, CO or other listed locations. This 12-week program starts May 17, 2027, offering hands-on experience on building-structure projects alongside senior staff.

You will develop fundamentals in structural design, analysis, and documentation, with mentorship, safety training, and exposure to real projects while supporting research, field work, and preliminary design

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Structural or Civil Engineering program with graduation date Jan 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Strong interest in structural engineering and willingness to develop skills for WSP projects.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Able to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, and tools.
• Committed to workplace safety and compliance with policies.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of structural engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies.
• Perform additional tasks as needed by business needs.

Skills

Structural design & analysis

Seismic engineering

Wind engineering

Long-span design

Steel structure design

Reinforced concrete design

Project documentation

Interpersonal communication

Ethical decision making

Education

Undergraduate Structural/Civil Engineering (US) program

Tools

Revit

SAP2000

ETABS

Job description

WSP USA invites you to join our Federal Programs Structures Team as a Structural Engineering Intern – Summer 2027, based in Denver, CO or other listed locations. This 12-week program starts May 17, 2027, offering hands-on experience on building-structure projects alongside senior staff.

You will develop fundamentals in structural design, analysis, and documentation, with mentorship, safety training, and exposure to real projects while supporting research, field work, and preliminary design