Industrial Water Treatment Intern - Summer 2027

WSP in the U.S.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Lakewood, CO is seeking an Industrial Water Treatment Intern – Summer 2027 for the Earth & Environment Team. This 12-week internship is designed for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs, with a May 17, 2027 start; start date may be flexible.

You will work alongside senior staff on real projects, gaining hands-on experience and professional mentorship. As an intern, you will perform design calculations, data analysis, and drafting support while developing technical,

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in accredited Engineering program with Aug 2027+ graduation.
• Must be 18+ years old and eligible to work in the United States.
• Interest in water treatment projects and related fields.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Support project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.
• Conduct bench-scale and pilot-scale studies, manage data and report results.
• Analyze and manage water quality data.
• Prepare equipment sizing and chemical consumption calculations.
• Write technical reports summarizing results and procedures.
• Support final design plans and cost estimates.
• Maintain project documentation and coordinate with vendors.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Detail-oriented

Safety awareness

Education

Environmental, Chemical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering undergraduate/graduate

Anticipated graduation Aug 2027 or later

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil3D

Bluebeam

Microsoft Visio

Pipe-FLO

Job description

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 Earth & Environment Team is seeking a full‑time Industrial Water Treatment Intern – Summer 2027 to work out of our Lakewood, CO office. 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 May 17th, 2027. 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.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Assist with bench‑scale and pilot‑scale treatability studies including executing test plans, data management, and reporting results.
• Analyzing and managing water quality data.
• Preparing calculations on equipment sizing, reagent consumption, secondary waste generation, etc.
• Writing technical reports summarizing test results, technical information, procedures, etc.
• Support preparation of final design plans and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Coordinate with vendors to support procurement activities.
• 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

Who You Are

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in working on water treatment projects with Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, with a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for professional interaction with engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Detail‑oriented with emphasis on quality work products.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrollment in a related coursework focused on water or wastewater treatment.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil3D, Bluebeam, Microsoft Visio, or Pipe‑FLO.
• Prior internship experience, or leadership experience

Compensation

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $23.90- $31.11

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.