Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

WSP Global Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites applications for the Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 position. You will work in our Boise, ID or Kansas City, MO offices, gaining hands-on experience on HVAC, plumbing, and utility piping systems for industrial facilities.

The internship is part of the Summer Internship Program and runs a 12-week schedule starting May 17, 2027, with flexible start date for the individual. Ideal for undergrad/grad students ready to contribute to real projects.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Mechanical Engineering and a desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work.
• Interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with engineering and non-engineering audiences.

Responsibilities

• 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 WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

oral/written communication

Ability to take direction

Technical writing

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Trace3D

Microsoft Office

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 Industrial Team is seeking a Full-Time Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027to work out of our Boise, ID or Kansas City, MO office.This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you willhave the opportunity to work alongside our team on HVAC, plumbing, and utility piping systems for industrial facilities. This role provides hands‑on experiencedelivering efficient, reliable, and sustainable solutions that support safe operations and optimize facility performance.

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.
• Learn basic principles of Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Mechanical 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.
• Willingness and ability to travel to local project sites.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using AutoCad, Revit, Load Calculation Software (Trace3D) and full Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prior relevant internship, extracurricular and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $22.17 - $29.96

WSP USA isprovidingthe 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 toultimately paymore or less than the posted range and offeradditionalbenefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.