Geotechnical Engineering Intern — Hands-On Summer 2027

WSP in the U.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a Full-Time Geotechnical Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 to work out of our New York, NY office. This temporary position is open to students currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program and will be part of the 12‑week Summer Internship Program starting May 17, 2027, with dates potentially flexible.

You will gain experience in geotechnical and tunnel engineering under direct supervision of senior staff, participate in office work and field activities,

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 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 execute 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technical writing basics

Office software

Spreadsheets

Education

Geotechnical/Civil Eng undergrad program

Geotechnical/Civil Eng masters/PhD (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Plaxis

MicroStation

Rocscience

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP USA is offering a Full-Time Geotechnical Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 to work out of our New York, NY office. This temporary position is open to students currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program and will be part of the 12‑week Summer Internship Program starting May 17, 2027, with dates potentially flexible.

You will gain experience in geotechnical and tunnel engineering under direct supervision of senior staff, participate in office work and field activities,