Civil Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

WSP; Williamsburg Estates (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA offers a Full-Time Civil Engineering Internship for candidates in Brentwood, TN or Knoxville, TN as part of the Summer Internship Program. Participants will work alongside senior staff to gain hands-on, meaningful experience on real projects.

The program runs for 12 weeks, starting May 17, 2027, with opportunities for mentorship, networking, and career development. Note: there is no relocation, housing, or stipend provided with this internship.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering undergraduate program with anticipated graduation Aug 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older and eligible to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering and desire to develop skills for WSP’s projects.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic Civil Engineering principles and design software used in the state.
• Assist with project research, preliminary design calculations, and analysis.
• Support preparation of 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.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Communication

Teamwork

Technical writing

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering degree

Masters or PhD in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Bentley’s OpenRoads Designer

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 Team is seeking a Full-TimeCivil Engineering Internto work out of ourBrentwood, TNor Knoxville, TN 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 17, 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 and the latest design software used in the state.
• Assist with project research and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of 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 assistance, housing assistance, or food stipend 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 August 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 August 2027 or later.
• Experience using Bentley’s OpenRoads Designer.
• Prior internship and/or leadership involvement on campus