Mechanical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 (Arlington)

WSP in the U.S.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a Summer 2027 Mechanical Engineering Intern position in Arlington, VA. This full-time internship is for students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Mechanical Engineering program, starting May 17, 2027, for a 12-week period.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience, project exposure, mentorship, and ethical conduct, with no relocation or housing assistance provided.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering or related Undergraduate 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 execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• 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 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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate mechanical engineering

Anticipated graduation Aug 2027 or later

Tools

MS Office

Spreadsheets

Technical writing

Job description

WSP USA is offering a Summer 2027 Mechanical Engineering Intern position in Arlington, VA. This full-time internship is for students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Mechanical Engineering program, starting May 17, 2027, for a 12-week period.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience, project exposure, mentorship, and ethical conduct, with no relocation or housing assistance provided.