Structural Engineering Intern | Hands-on Summer Program

WSP; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Networking opportunities

Career connections

12-week program

Job summary

WSP USA's Structures group in Herndon, VA offers a full-time Structural Engineering Intern position as part of the Summer Internship Program. This 12-week internship starts May 17, 2027 (flexible start date) and provides hands-on project exposure, mentorship, networking opportunities, and career connections with senior staff.

You must be enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering program (Undergrad or Grad) with a graduation date in 2027 or later, be 18+, and eager to develop technical, social,

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Structural Engineering and in advancing skills for WSP projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with 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, technology, and tools.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Structural Engineering.
• 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.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Technical writing

Office software

Spreadsheets

Education

Civil Engineering undergraduate

Master's or PhD (Preferred)

Job description

WSP USA's Structures group in Herndon, VA offers a full-time Structural Engineering Intern position as part of the Summer Internship Program. This 12-week internship starts May 17, 2027 (flexible start date) and provides hands-on project exposure, mentorship, networking opportunities, and career connections with senior staff.

You must be enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering program (Undergrad or Grad) with a graduation date in 2027 or later, be 18+, and eager to develop technical, social,