Structural Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP USA; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Summer 2027 Structures Intern at our Troy, NY office. This paid internship runs 12 weeks, with May 17, 2027 start; the candidate is pursuing an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program and is eager to gain hands-on experience in transportation structures.

Ideal candidates are rising juniors or seniors with an interest in structural engineering, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under supervision while contributing to project tasks and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be a rising junior or senior actively enrolled in an ABET-accredited Civil Engineering or related undergraduate program with anticipated graduation date Sept 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Structural Engineering and desire to develop skills related to WSP’s projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Able to take directions from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, spreadsheets, and related tools.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.

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 safety policies.

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering Undergraduate program

Masters or PhD in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Reading drawings

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 Bridge Group is seeking Summer 2027 Structures Intern to work out of our Troy, NY 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

• CURRENT standing as a Rising Junior or Senior (preferred) student actively enrolled in an ABET- accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of September 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Structural Engineering of Transportation Structures, 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 directions 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 Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of September 2027 or later.
• Experience using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD and a knowledge of reading drawings.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
• Engineer in Training Certification
• A member of and/or activity participates in local professional organizations

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.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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