Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

WSP; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Laramie, WY is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to gain hands-on experience on real projects alongside senior staff.

This 12-week internship runs May 17, 2027, with opportunities to explore civil water resources, including design, modeling, fieldwork, and cost estimates. You must be enrolled in an undergraduate civil engineering program and eligible to work in the United States. No relocation assistance provided.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in Civil Engineering undergraduate program with anticipated August 2027 graduation.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start date.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities for collaboration with engineers and non-engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Civil Water Resources 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.
• Exercise ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources.
• Travel may be required depending on project needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Office software

Education

Civil Engineering - Undergraduate

Civil Engineering - Masters/PhD (Preferred)

Tools

MS Office/Excel

Engineering software

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns 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 Water Team is seeking a full-time Civil Engineering Intern -Summer 2027to work out of our Laramie, WY office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program. Our Laramie office provides a broad range of services, which may provide exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines, including civil design, mechanical (HVAC) design, electrical design, flood control, hydraulic modeling and design, storm water quantity and quality analysis and design, surface water modeling, and construction observation.

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 17th, 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 Water Resources 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Required Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• 18 years 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, master’s degree or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $23.03 - $29.96

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.