Civil Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP Global Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA's Transportation Team in New York City invites qualified students to join our Summer Internship Program. This internship provides hands-on experience on real projects, working alongside senior staff.

You will develop civil engineering skills across public transit, roadway, drainage and utilities, with project research, field work, and preliminary design tasks. The 12-week program starts May 17, 2027, with a flexible start date and no relocation housing assistance.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering undergraduate program with anticipated graduation May 2028 or later.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering and a desire to advance skills related to WSP's work.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors and managers.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets and tools.
• 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 Civil Engineering principles in public transit, roadway, drainage, and utility projects.
• 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.
• Adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Communication

Teamwork

Technical writing

Office software

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering

Masters or PhD in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microstation

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 Transportation Teamis seeking a Full-time Civil Engineering Internto work out of our New York Cityoffice. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program. Please note, this is NOT a structural engineering internship.

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 Engineering in public transit, roadway, drainage, and utility projects.
• 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 May 2028or 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 May 2028 or later.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or Microstation.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $19 - $30

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.