Environmental Engineering Intern — Summer 2027

WSP in the U.S.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites students for the Environmental Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 in Oakland, CA or Rancho Cordova, CA to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience and mentorship from senior staff. This 12-week summer program starts May 17, 2027, with opportunities to work on real projects, learn environmental engineering fundamentals, and develop technical report writing and field skills.

Enrollment in an Undergraduate or Graduate Environmental Engineering program is required, with no relocation

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Engineering or related undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Environmental Engineering and 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 execute 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Environmental Engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Environmental Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and technical report writing for compliance projects.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation, such as project notes, field notes, meeting minutes, quality control documentation, and SOPs.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Environmental Engineering (Undergraduate)

Environmental Engineering (Graduate/Master's or PhD)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

WSP USA invites students for the Environmental Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 in Oakland, CA or Rancho Cordova, CA to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience and mentorship from senior staff. This 12-week summer program starts May 17, 2027, with opportunities to work on real projects, learn environmental engineering fundamentals, and develop technical report writing and field skills.

Enrollment in an Undergraduate or Graduate Environmental Engineering program is required, with no relocation