Environmental Science Intern - Summer 2027

WSP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a 12-week Environmental Science Intern position in Irvine, CA or Santa Barbara, CA for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. The internship runs for 12 weeks starting May 17, 2027, with a flexible start date.

This hands-on experience provides exposure to real projects and mentorship through the Developing Professionals Network. You will engage in field data collection, data analysis, and project execution, building technical, social, and ethical

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an accredited Environmental Science or related program.
• Anticipated graduation August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Strong interest in environmental science and related projects.
• Able to follow directions from mentors and leaders.
• Proficient with basic technical writing and office tools.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental science tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Environmental Science.
• Assist with field data collection and data analysis.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies.
• Possibility of occasional travel depending on project.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Office software

Spreadsheets

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate Environmental Science or related

Master's or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe tools

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 Earth & Environment Team is seeking a full-timeEnvironmental Science Intern - Summer 2027to work out of our Irvine, CAor Santa Barbara, CA office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate program.

This 12-week internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program that is scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.

Your Impact

• Support a variety of environmental science tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Environmental Science.
• Assist with field data collection, data analysis, and assisting with project execution.
• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Science, Environmental Planner, Natural Resources or related, undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Environmental Science 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 Environmental Science, Environmental Planner, Natural Resources or related, master's degree or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Experience using Microsoft and Adobe tools.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $22.60- $30.53

WSP USA isprovidingthe 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 toultimately paymore or less than the posted range and offeradditionalbenefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.