Structural Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP Global Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a 12‑week Structural Engineering Intern position in our Austin, TX office as part of the Summer Internship Program. This temporary role is open to undergraduates and graduates enrolled in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural design and bridge projects.

As a summer intern, you will gain hands‑on experience by supporting tasks across design, field work, and calculations, while learning from senior staff.

Qualifications

• Current or incoming Graduate student actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering Graduate program in the field of Structural Engineering.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Experience with basic computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.
• Self‑motivated with strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have completed basic foundational courses: Intro to Engineering, Engineering Drafting Course.
• Demonstrated interest in bridge design, 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.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Structural Engineering.
• Assist in design using various types of CADD design software
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, calculations, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate student in Civil Engineering (Structural)

BS Degree in Civil Engineering – Structural or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

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 Austin Bridge Team is seeking a Structural Engineering Intern to work out of our Austin, TX 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 in design using various types of CADD design software
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, calculations, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• 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

• Current or incoming Graduate student actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering Graduate program in the field of Structural Engineering.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Experience with basic computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.
• Self‑motivated with strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have completed basic foundational courses: Intro to Engineering, Engineering Drafting Course.
• Demonstrated interest in bridge design, 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

• Prior internship experience, leadership experience, or relevant coursework.
• Experience using AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or OpenRoad
• Preferred EIT License
• BS Degree in Civil Engineering – Structural or related field.