Geologist/Hydrogeologist Intern - Summer 2027

WSP; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is offering a Geologist/Hydrogeologist Intern position for Summer 2027 in Richmond, VA. This 12-week program runs from May 17, 2027, and targets undergrad/grad students seeking hands-on experience on hydrogeologic projects.

You will support field activities, learn groundwater sampling, and help ensure data quality while adhering to safety guidelines and company policies. This internship emphasizes mentorship and professional development within the Earth & Environment team.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Geology, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Geology/Hydrogeology and want to advance skills.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership and mentors.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and wear a respirator.
• Proven track record of safety adherence and compliance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Support hydrogeologic tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn sampling methods for soil, soil gas, groundwater, and landfill gas.
• Assist with field work and maintain QA/QC for measurements.
• Follow safety guidelines and site procedures, maintaining data and logs.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete OSHA HAZWOPER training and site-specific training.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Geology undergraduate program

Tools

Office software

Spreadsheets

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.

Geologist/Hydrogeologist Intern - Summer 2027

Our Earth & Environment Team is seeking a full-time Geologist/Hydrogeologist Intern - Summer 2027 to work out of our Richmond, VA 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 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.

Your Impact

• Support a variety of hydrogeologic tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.


• Learn basic principles of field soil, soil gas, groundwater, and landfill gas sampling methods.


• Assist with project field work and maintaining quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements.


• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to the maintenance of sample collection, location data, laboratory documentation, and logbooks.


• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.


• Complete 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and site-specific training.


• 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.
  

Required Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Geology, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.


• Must be 18 or older


• Demonstrated interest in Geology/Hydrogeology, 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 a technical and non-technical 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.


• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.


• 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

• Previously completed OSHA HAZWOPER training.


• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.


• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $23.03- $29.96

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 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.