Geotechnical Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites students to join its Summer Internship Program in Geotechnical & Tunneling, working at Dallas or Houston offices. This full-time internship runs 12 weeks starting June 22, 2026, with mentorship from senior staff and hands-on project exposure.

You will assist with engineering tasks, field work, preliminary design calculations, and document management while developing technical, social, and ethical skills; no relocation housing is provided.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Civil Engineering or related program with expected graduation May 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Interest in Geotechnical Engineering or Engineering Geology.
• Strong verbal and written communication with engineers and non-engineers.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.
• Basic proficiency with office software.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Geotechnical interest

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Technical writing

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.