MEP Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

WSP in the U.S.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a full-time MEP Engineering Intern for Summer 2027 to work from our Kansas City, MO; Chicago, IL; Saint Louis, MO; and Minneapolis, MN offices. This 12-week internship targets students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.

You will learn mechanical, electrical, or plumbing fundamentals, conduct research, assist with design calculations and cost estimates, and gain exposure to project documentation and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in accredited undergraduate or graduate program with anticipated Aug 2027 graduation or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in MEP or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication with diverse audiences.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of 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.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Follow WSP's Code of Conduct and safety policies.
• No relocation or housing assistance provided.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Technical writing

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

MEP-related degree

Anticipated Aug 2027 graduation

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Office software

Job description

Job Description

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.

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

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.

• 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.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.

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.