Geology Intern - Summer 2027

WSP in the U.S.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a Geology Intern – Summer 2027 in the Oakland or Rancho Cordova, CA offices. This 12-week program targets undergraduates enrolled in Geology or Environmental Science, starting May 17, 2027, with a flexible start date.

The internship emphasizes hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to real projects alongside senior staff. Ideal candidates are enrolled in an accredited program with a graduation date of August 2027 or later, have strong communication skills, and can

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in Geology or Environmental Science undergraduate program.
• Anticipated graduation August 2027 or later.
• 18 years or older and eligible to work in the United States.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to follow safety policies and guidance on site projects.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Geology and Environmental Science.
• Assist with project research, field work, data analysis, and reporting.
• Help collect and maintain project documentation.
• Assist in preparing project drawings and maps.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Comply with WSP safety and conduct policies; occasional travel may be required.
• Note: no relocation or housing assistance provided.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Office software

Spreadsheet skills

Education

Undergraduate Geology/Environmental Science

Graduate Geology/Environmental Science (MS/PhD)

Tools

Excel

Job description

This Opportunity
WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships 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
This Opportunity
WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships 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 Geology Intern – Summer 2027 to work out of our Oakland, CA or Rancho Cordova, CA office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate program.
This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.
Your Impact

• Support a variety of environmental tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Geology and/or Environmental Science.
• Assist with project research, field work, data analysis, and reporting.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Assist in preparing project drawings and maps.
• 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
Minimum Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Geology, Environmental Science, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• 18 years or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Geology, 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 complete 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.
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Geology or Environmental Science, or related, Master’s or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Experience using excel.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
  

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