Civil/Transportation Engineering Summer Intern 2027

WSP; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites motivated students to join our Northern Virginia Civil Team for a 12-week Summer Internship in Herndon, VA. You will work alongside senior staff on real projects, gaining hands-on experience while being mentored through the Developing Professionals Network.

As an undergraduate or graduate student, you will participate in field work, preliminary design calculations, and documentation. The program starts May 17, 2027, with flexible start dates and no relocation or housing support

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineer or related undergraduate program.
• Anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Demonstrated interest in Roadway/Transportation & Civil Engineering or related field.
• Ability to express ideas clearly to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction and executing projects with mentors.
• Proficiency with basic technical writing, office software, and spreadsheets.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States at internship start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Roadway and Civil Engineering.
• Support project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.
• Contribute to the preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Help collect and maintain project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Follow WSP Code of Conduct and safety policies.
• No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Office software

Spreadsheet skills

Education

Civil Engineering or related Undergraduate program

Graduation date Dec 2027 or later

Job description

WSP USA invites motivated students to join our Northern Virginia Civil Team for a 12-week Summer Internship in Herndon, VA. You will work alongside senior staff on real projects, gaining hands-on experience while being mentored through the Developing Professionals Network.

As an undergraduate or graduate student, you will participate in field work, preliminary design calculations, and documentation. The program starts May 17, 2027, with flexible start dates and no relocation or housing support