Structural Engineering Intern- Spring 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Networking opportunities

Developing Professionals Network

Job summary

WSP USA offers a Full-Time Structural Engineering Intern position in Herndon, VA, inviting undergrad or grad students to work on real projects alongside senior staff. The internship emphasizes hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional networking within a robust professional network.

As part of the Structures group, you will develop technical and ethical skills, assist with research, design calculations, and documentation while gaining exposure to industry practices and project delivery

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Civil Engineering undergraduate with anticipated graduation after Dec 2027.
• 18+ years old.
• Interest in Structural Engineering and desire to advance skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Able to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing and office automation.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.
• Support preparation of final design plans and cost estimates.
• Collect and maintain project documentation.
• Learn basic principles of Structural Engineering.
• Complete assigned training and adhere to the Code of Conduct.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Office software

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering

Masters/PhD (preferred) Civil/Structural

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships 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.

Our Structures group is seeking a Full-Time Structural Engineering Intern to work out of our Herndon, VA, office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

Your Impact

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal 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.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required 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.
• Demonstrated interest in Structural 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 Civil/Structural Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $19- $30

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.