Geotechnical Engineering Intern — Summer 2027

WSP USA; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in our Wexford, PA office. This full-time temporary role targets undergraduates/graduates looking to gain hands-on experience with real projects and mentorship through the Developing Professionals Network.

The internship runs for 12 weeks starting May 17, 2027, with opportunities to learn geotechnical basics, assist with field work, design calculations, and project documentation in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or Geotechnical 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 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• 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

Geotechnical engineering

Civil engineering

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Microsoft Office

Safety compliance

Travel flexibility

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Geotechnical Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 in our Wexford, PA office. This full-time temporary role targets undergraduates/graduates looking to gain hands-on experience with real projects and mentorship through the Developing Professionals Network.

The internship runs for 12 weeks starting May 17, 2027, with opportunities to learn geotechnical basics, assist with field work, design calculations, and project documentation in a supportive team environment.