Civil Engineering Intern - Hands-On Summer 2027

WSP Global Inc.; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites motivated Civil Engineering interns to join our Lisle, IL office for a hands-on summer experience. This 12-week program runs from May 24, 2027, and is open to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate civil engineering program.

Interns will work alongside senior staff on real projects and gain mentorship through our Developing Professionals Network. Responsibilities include supporting engineering tasks, learning core Civil Engineering concepts, assisting with

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited civil engineering undergraduate program with graduation date Dec 2027 or later.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Able to take direction from mentors and leaders on projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Civil Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analyses.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Technical writing

Office software

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering program

Masters/PhD candidate

Tools

Spreadsheet software

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 GEC Teamis seeking a Full-Time Civil Engineering Internto work out of our Lisleoffice.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 24, 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 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.
• 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 Civil engineering, 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 2027 or later.
• Driver’s License
• Prior internship or leadership involvement on campus.

Identify Necessary Bullet Points Below:

• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.