Construction Materials Engineering and Laboratory Testing Intern - Summer 2027

WSP in the U.S.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites a promising Construction Materials Engineering and Laboratory Testing Intern for Summer 2027 in San Diego, CA. You will join the Earth & Environment team and contribute to real projects under supervision, gaining hands-on experience in materials testing and design calculations.

The program runs over 12 weeks, starting May 18, 2026, with a flexible start date. Applicants must be enrolled in Civil Engineering and be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Authorization to work in the United States at internship start.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering and strong communication skills.
• Capable of taking direction and performing tasks safely and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn engineering materials properties and basic lab testing principles.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.
• Help collect and maintain project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct and company policies.
• Note: no relocation or housing assistance provided.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Office software

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Masters/PhD (preferred)

Tools

Spreadsheets

Office suite

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.

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.

Job Description

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 Earth & Environment Team is seeking a full-time Construction Materials Engineering and Laboratory Testing Intern - Summer 2027 to work out of our San Diego, CA office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

This 12-week internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program that is scheduled to start on May 18th, 2026. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.

Your Impact

• Support a variety of tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn engineering materials properties and applications to project design, and basic principles of Laboratory testing.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• 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 August 2027 or later.
• Must be 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.
• Capable of lifting and manipulating up to 30 pounds.
• 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.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $23.90 - $31.11
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.