Civil Engineering Intern — Mentored, Real-World Projects

WSP in the U.S.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP USA in Chicago, IL is offering a Civil Engineering Intern position within the Summer Internship Program. This 12-week internship starts May 2027, with a focus on transportation design and real project experience under senior staff.

As part of Developing Professionals Network, you will gain mentorship, participate in fieldwork, assist with calculations, design plans, and cost estimates, while adhering to safety policies and company conduct.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering program.
• Interest in Transportation and Roadway Design, with desire to grow skills related to WSP's work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adhering to WSP's policies.
• Authorization 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 Civil Transportation Design Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, 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 and resources.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Transportation Design

Teamwork

Communication

Technical Writing

Education

Civil Engineering student

Masters/PhD candidate

Tools

Bentley

Autodesk AutoCAD

Job description

WSP USA in Chicago, IL is offering a Civil Engineering Intern position within the Summer Internship Program. This 12-week internship starts May 2027, with a focus on transportation design and real project experience under senior staff.

As part of Developing Professionals Network, you will gain mentorship, participate in fieldwork, assist with calculations, design plans, and cost estimates, while adhering to safety policies and company conduct.