Geotechnical Engineering Intern - Winter/Spring 2027

WSP Global Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP USA in Las Cruces, NM seeks a part-time Geotechnical Engineering Intern for Winter/Spring 2027. The role is for students in undergraduate or graduate programs, focusing on hands-on exposure to real projects under senior staff guidance.

Responsibilities include field work, preliminary design work, and documentation, with training and mentorship provided. The internship notes no housing or relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in geotechnical/civil program; graduation May 2027 or later.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• Interest in civil/geotechnical engineering and related field.
• Strong communication and professional interaction with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Able to take direction from mentors to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing and office software.
• 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 principles of Civil and 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 code of conduct and safety policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

Geotechnical/Civil program

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering software basics

Job description

WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns 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 Earth & Environment Team is seeking a part‑time Geotechnical Engineering Intern - Winter/Spring 2027 to work out of our Las Cruces, NM office. This temporary position is for individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate program.

This internship is anticipated to take place during the winter/spring 2027 semesters.

Your Impact

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn principles of Civil and 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.

Required Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Geotechnical, Civil Engineering or related, graduate program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Geotechnical, Civil Engineering or related, master's or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $22.17 - $28.85

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.