Structural Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP USA; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP USA's Bridge and Structure team in Baltimore is seeking a structural engineering intern for a 12-week summer program starting May 17, 2027. You will work closely with senior staff on real projects to develop technical and professional skills.

This internship requires an enrolled Civil Engineering student with strong communication and teamwork abilities, and a commitment to safe, ethical practice while contributing to design calculations, field work, and project documentation.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil/Structural Engineering program.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Strong interest in Structural Engineering and desire to develop skills with WSP projects.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support project research, field work, and documentation.
• Help prepare design plans and cost estimates.
• Contribute to collection and maintenance of project records.
• Complete assigned training and follow company policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Project documentation

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 Bridge and Structure team is seeking a structural engineering Intern to work out of our Baltimore 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 Bachelor's degree program in 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 Bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering with a concentration in 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: $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.