Civil Engineering Intern: Mentorship & Real Projects (Summer 2027)

WSP; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Networking opportunities

Hands-on internship

Job summary

WSP USA offers a Civil Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 position in Lakewood, CO or Madison, WI. This 12-week internship starts May 17, 2027, for students in Civil Engineering programs to gain hands-on experience alongside senior staff.

You will develop technical, social, and ethical skills, assist with fieldwork, preliminary design calculations, and project documentation, while adhering to safety policies and the code of conduct; no relocation or housing assistance.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in Civil Engineering degree with Aug 2027 or later.
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States.
• Interest in Site/Civil/Land Development and related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to follow directions from mentors and managers.
• Baseline proficiency with technical writing, spreadsheets, and general software.

Responsibilities

• Support 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.
• Help prepare 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.
• No relocation or housing assistance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Office software

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP USA offers a Civil Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 position in Lakewood, CO or Madison, WI. This 12-week internship starts May 17, 2027, for students in Civil Engineering programs to gain hands-on experience alongside senior staff.

You will develop technical, social, and ethical skills, assist with fieldwork, preliminary design calculations, and project documentation, while adhering to safety policies and the code of conduct; no relocation or housing assistance.