Geotechnical Engineering Intern — NYC Summer 2027

WSP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Geotechnical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in our New York, NY office. This 12-week internship is part of the Summer Internship Program and targets undergraduate or graduate students; start May 17, 2027, with flexible start date.

You'll work under senior staff to gain experience in geotechnical and tunnel engineering, with some field exposure and office work. The role emphasizes learning, safety, and ethical conduct while supporting project documentation and

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Geotechnical or Civil Engineering undergraduate program with graduation August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated interest in Geotechnical Engineering and a strong desire to learn.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Able to take direction from leadership and mentors to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, spreadsheets, and related tools.
• Committed to workplace safety and adherence to policies and code of conduct.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.

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, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Basic software proficiency

Technical writing

Education

Undergraduate Geotechnical/Civil Engineering

Masters or PhD (Preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Plaxis

MicroStation

RocScience

MS Office

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Geotechnical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in our New York, NY office. This 12-week internship is part of the Summer Internship Program and targets undergraduate or graduate students; start May 17, 2027, with flexible start date.

You'll work under senior staff to gain experience in geotechnical and tunnel engineering, with some field exposure and office work. The role emphasizes learning, safety, and ethical conduct while supporting project documentation and