Roadway Design Intern - Summer Transportation

WSP; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full Time Civil‑Roadway Engineering Intern in Mooresville, NC, to participate in our Summer Internship Program. You will work under senior staff on major transportation projects across the southeast, gaining exposure to design, field work, and preliminary analyses during a 12‑week period starting May 17, 2027.

This internship emphasizes hands‑on learning, mentorship, and professional development through the Developing Professionals Network, with no relocation or housing

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Interest in Transportation Design or related field and desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, and tools.
• 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 Civil Engineering principles.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Civil Engineering concepts

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ethical decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (undergraduate)

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Full Time Civil‑Roadway Engineering Intern in Mooresville, NC, to participate in our Summer Internship Program. You will work under senior staff on major transportation projects across the southeast, gaining exposure to design, field work, and preliminary analyses during a 12‑week period starting May 17, 2027.

This internship emphasizes hands‑on learning, mentorship, and professional development through the Developing Professionals Network, with no relocation or housing