Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

WSP Global Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Networking opportunities

Lifelong career connections

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a Summer Internship in Boston for students enrolled in Structural or Civil Engineering programs. The 12-week program starts May 17, 2027, with a flexible start date for the individual.

Interns will work alongside senior staff on real projects to gain hands-on experience and mentorship through the Developing Professionals Network. Responsibilities include assisting with research, field work, preliminary design calculations, and documentation, while developing technical,

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in Structural/Civil Eng program with graduation 2028 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.
• Interest in Structural Eng and project exposure.
• Ability to follow directions from mentors and leaders.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing and office tools.
• Uphold safety policies and company conduct.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Contribute to site visits and field tasks as needed.
• Perform duties in line with WSP’s Code of Conduct.

Skills

Structural Eng

Civil Eng

Communication

Direction Following

Technical Writing

Office Software

Spreadsheets

Education

Undergraduate Engineering

Graduate Student

Tools

Autodesk Revit

ETABS

RAM

AutoCAD

STAAD

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 Transportation Facilities Teamis seeking a Full‑Time Summer Internto work out of our Boston office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12‑week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship 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 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 Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of Month 2028or 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 Structural Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later.
• Experience using Autodesk Revit, ETABS, RAM, AutoCAD, or STAAD.
• 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.