Geotechnical Engineering Intern: Field & Design (Summer)

WSP Global Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites applicants for a full-time Geotechnical Engineering Intern – Summer 2027, working from one of our US Mine Waste offices in Lakewood (CO), Madison (WI), St. Louis (MO), or Anchorage (AK).

This 12-week internship is part of the Summer Internship Program, starting May 17, 2027, with a flexible start date. Ideal candidates are enrolled in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering programs with an anticipated graduation date August 2027 or later.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or related undergraduate degree with graduation Aug 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Interest in heavy earthwork, construction, or mining and desire to grow related skills.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership and mentors to execute projects.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with office automation and tools.
• Detail-oriented with focus on quality work products.
• Ability to travel up to 80% of the internship duration.
• Authorized to work in the United States at start of internship.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic Civil and Geotechnical Engineering principles.
• Assist Mine Waste team with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analyses.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP Code of Conduct and policies.
• Note: no relocation or housing assistance for this internship.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Office software

Mobility (travel up to 80%)

Education

Civil Engineering (undergraduate)

Geotechnical Engineering (undergraduate)

Related undergraduate degree

Anticipated graduation Aug 2027 or later

Tools

Office software

Job description

WSP USA invites applicants for a full-time Geotechnical Engineering Intern – Summer 2027, working from one of our US Mine Waste offices in Lakewood (CO), Madison (WI), St. Louis (MO), or Anchorage (AK).

This 12-week internship is part of the Summer Internship Program, starting May 17, 2027, with a flexible start date. Ideal candidates are enrolled in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering programs with an anticipated graduation date August 2027 or later.