MEP Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

WSP; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites motivated students to join its MEP Engineering Internship for Summer 2027. The role is based in Kansas City, MO, Chicago, IL, Saint Louis, MO, and Minneapolis, MN, with a 12-week program starting May 17, 2027.

Interns will work alongside senior staff and mentors on real projects. Selected candidates are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with a focus on Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing systems, and must be authorized to work in the United States at the internship

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Architectural Engineering, or related program.
• Anticipated graduation date August 2027 or later.
• Interest in MEP and related field with a desire to learn and contribute.
• Strong communication and ability to present ideas professionally to diverse audiences.
• U.S. work authorization at internship start date.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of MEP engineering with an assigned mentor.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.
• Support preparation of design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Help collect and maintain project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks and safety policies.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.
• Perform additional duties as needed by business demands.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate in Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing/Architectural Engineering

Anticipated graduation Aug 2027 or later

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

This Opportunity

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 Property and Buildings Team is seeking a full-time MEP Engineering Intern - Summer 2027to work out of our Kansas City, MO, Chicago, IL, Saint Louis, MO, and Minneapolis, MN offices.This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

This 12-week internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program that is 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, Electrical, or Plumbing Engineering alongside an assigned MEP Mentor.
• 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, Electrical Engineering, Plumbing Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in M.E.P. 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.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using AutoCAD or Revit.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $23.03 - $31.11

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.