Geotechnical Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP Global Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a full-time Geotechnical Intern position in Dallas or Houston, TX, as part of the Summer Internship Program. Open to undergraduates and graduates pursuing Civil Engineering, with a 12-week timeline starting June 22, 2026. Start dates may be flexible.

The role provides exposure to field work, preliminary design calculations, and cost estimates, with mentorship from senior staff and a focus on professional growth and ethical practices.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an accredited Undergraduate Civil Engineering program with anticipated graduation May 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Interest in Geotechnical Engineering and related fields.
• Strong communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to take direction from mentors and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Geotechnical Engineering.
• Support with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Assist in preparing final design plans, cost estimates, and provisions.
• Help collect and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Geotechnical interest

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

U.S. work authorization

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering

Graduate degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spreadsheets

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 Geotechnical & Tunnelingis seeking a Full-Time Geotechnical Internto work out of our Dallas or Houston, TXoffice. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree 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 June 22, 2026. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.

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 internship.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Undergraduate Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology, 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 Undergraduate Civil Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.