Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Co-op - Spring/Summer 2027

WSP in the U.S.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); In loco; USD 32.000 - 43.000; Tempo pieno

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WSP USA is seeking a Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Co‑op for Spring/Summer 2027 in our Philadelphia, PA office. This full-time temporary position is open to Drexel University students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.

The role spans March 29 to August 20, 2027, with start dates flexible. You will learn industry standards, assist with preliminary design, and collaborate with senior engineers on drawings and specifications. Travel to sites may be required.

Competenze

• Active enrollment in an accredited Mechanical, Architectural, Civil Engineering or related program through Drexel University.
• Anticipated graduation August 2027 or later.
• Interest in Plumbing or Fire Protection Engineering.

Mansioni

• Assist with design calculations and analysis for plumbing and fire protection.
• Learn and apply Autodesk Revit to model systems.
• Read and interpret building plans and diagrams.
• Support senior engineers in drawings and specifications.
• Travel to job sites for surveys and reviews as needed.
• Maintain project documentation and aid in research.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Communication

Formazione

Undergraduate or Graduate degree program through Drexel University

Strumenti

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

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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.

Job Description

Our Property & Buildings Team is seeking a Full-Time Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Co-op - Spring / Summer 2027 to work out of our Philadelphia, PA office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program through Drexel University.

This co‑op is anticipated to take place during the Spring and Summer 2027 semesters. The anticipated dates of this co‑op are March 29th - August 20th as part of the Drexel Co‑op Program. Start dates 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 Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering.
• Become familiar with reading and interpreting building plans and plumbing/fire protection diagrams.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Learn Autodesk Revit to model Plumbing & Fire Protection components and systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to develop engineering drawings and specifications.
• Travel to job sites to survey and review existing buildings and construction progress through various stages of a project.
• Become familiar with various engineering standards and codes.
• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this co‑op.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related Undergraduate program through Drexel University with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Plumbing Engineering, Fire Protection 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 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

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related Masters or PhD program through Drexel University with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus

Compensation

Expected Pay: $23.90 - $31.11 per hour

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.