Geotechnical Engineering Co-op - Spring 2027

WSP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in New York City seeks a Geotechnical Engineering Co-op for Spring 2027. Open to undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled through Northeastern University, with a focus on geotechnical/civil engineering.

The role blends office and field work under senior staff supervision, offering exposure to real projects, mentorship, and career-building opportunities within the Geotechnical & Tunneling Team.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering undergraduate program at Northeastern University with graduation date June 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Geotechnical Engineering and related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Able to take direction from mentors and managers.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.
• Actively enrolled in Northeastern University with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering for a subsequent masters/PhD (preferred).
• Experience with MS Office and discipline-specific design software (AutoCAD, Plaxis, MicroStation, RocScience) (preferred).
• Prior internship or leadership involvement on campus (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Geotechnical Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies, and perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Office software

Spreadsheets

Education

Geotechnical Engineering, Undergraduate

Tools

AutoCAD

Plaxis

MicroStation

Rocscience

Microsoft Office

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 Geotechnical & Tunneling Team is seeking a Full-time Geotechnical Engineering Co-op to work out of our New York City office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program through Northeastern University.

This co-op is anticipated to take place during the Spring 2027 semester.

The candidate will gain experience in geotechnical and tunnel engineering under direct supervision of some of the firm's leading engineering professionals. This Co-op will involve working in an office environment, but may also include some time in the field as well.

Your Impact

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


• Learn basic principles of Geotechnical Engineering.


• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.


• Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.


• 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 co-op/internship.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program through Northeastern University with an anticipated graduation date of June 2027 or later.


• Must be 18 or older.


• Demonstrated interest in Geotechnical 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.


• 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 Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program through Northeastern University with an anticipated graduation date of June 2027 or later.


• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.


• Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e. AutoCAD, Plaxis, MicroStation, Rocscience, etc.).


• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation:

Expected Pay: $24.76 - $32.22 per hour

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.