MEP Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

WSP USA; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Networking opportunities

Flexible workplace model

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an MEP Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work out of Minneapolis, MN and other regional offices as part of the Property and Buildings Team. The 12-week internship starts May 17, 2027 and is open to students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing program.

You will work with an MEP mentor on design calculations, research, and documentation. Compensation ranges from $23.03 to $31.11 per hour, with no relocation or housing assistance;

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited ME, EE, Plumbing, Architectural Engineering program with anticipated graduation Aug 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in MEP and desire to develop skills related to WSP's work and projects.
• Authorization to work in the United States at internship start.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing engineering with an 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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate degree in ME, EE, Plumbing, Architectural Engineering

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 2027 to 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.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.