Civil Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for a 12-week summer program in Downtown Chicago, IL. You must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Civil Engineering degree with anticipated graduation in December 2027 or later, and eligible to work in the United States.

The internship runs May 2027 with flexible start date. Compensation is hourly, and no relocation or housing assistance is provided. Ideal candidates have interest in transportation design and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering program.
• Demonstrated interest in Transportation and Roadway Design.
• Strong written and verbal communication for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Willingness to follow leadership directions and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic Civil Transportation Design principles.
• Assist with project research, field work, 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Office software

Spreadsheets

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Civil Engineering program

Masters or PhD preferred

Tools

Bentley

Autodesk

Job description

This Opportunity

Nationally recognized as a Top 100 Intern Program, 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 working on real projects with senior staff providing side by side insight and experience. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.

Our Transportation & Infrastructure teamis seeking a Civil Engineering Internto work from our Downtown Chicago IL office.This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.

This 12-week internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program that is scheduled to start in May 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 Transportation DesignEngineering.
• 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 Engineeringprogram.
• Demonstrated interest in Transportation and Roadway Design, 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, 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 Masters or PhD program.
• Experience using Bentely and Autodesk software.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $23.90 - $27.50

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.