Civil Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP USA; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a full-time Civil Engineering Intern position at our Lisle, Illinois office. The internship is part of the Summer Internship Program and targets undergraduate or graduate students, with a 12-week schedule starting May 24, 2027, with some flexibility on start date.

You will assist with research, field work, and preliminary design calculations, and you will help prepare final design plans and cost estimates. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited civil engineering undergraduate program with anticipated graduation December 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil engineering and desire to advance skills related to WSP's work.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership and mentors to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Authorized 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 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.
• Follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Tech writing

Office software

Education

Undergrad Civil Eng

Masters preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Team is seeking a Full‑Time Civil Engineering Intern to work out of our Lisle office. 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 2027 or 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.

• Drivers 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.