Philadelphia Structural Engineering Intern (In-Person)

WSP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a full-time, in-person Structural Engineering Intern to join the Philadelphia Structures Team at 1700 Market Street. This temporary internship targets undergrad/grad students and runs for 12 weeks starting May 17, 2027, with flexible start dates.

You will assist on design tasks for bridges, culverts, and retaining walls, support final design plan preparation, and develop design calculations and cost estimates under senior staff mentorship. No relocation housing is provided.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering undergraduate or graduate program with a May 2028 or later expected graduation.
• Must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States at internship start.
• Demonstrated interest in Structural Engineering and desire to advance skills on WSP projects.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication abilities for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Capable of following direction from mentors and leaders to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical skills.
• Work on a project team designing bridges, culverts, and retaining walls.
• Support preparation of final design plans for bridges, culverts, and retaining walls.
• Develop design calculations and cost estimates for bridges, culverts, and retaining walls.
• Complete training on assigned tasks and adhere to the Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Structural engineering interest

Enrollment in Civil/Architectural Eng

Communication skills

Ability to take direction

Technical writing basics

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Architectural Eng

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a full-time, in-person Structural Engineering Intern to join the Philadelphia Structures Team at 1700 Market Street. This temporary internship targets undergrad/grad students and runs for 12 weeks starting May 17, 2027, with flexible start dates.

You will assist on design tasks for bridges, culverts, and retaining walls, support final design plan preparation, and develop design calculations and cost estimates under senior staff mentorship. No relocation housing is provided.