Structural Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

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

Job summary

WSP USA in Lakewood, CO is seeking a Summer Internship for an undergraduate or graduate student in Structural Engineering. The role offers exposure to real project work, mentorship, and professional development through the Developing Professionals Network.

This temporary, 12-week program runs May 17, 2027, with flexible start dates. Interns will gain experience in research, fieldwork, preliminary design, and documentation, under senior staff guidance.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Engineering or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Structural Engineering and Inspections or related field.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engineering student

Interpersonal communication

Take direction from leadership

Technical writing

Office software proficiency

Safety awareness

Education

Undergraduate engineering program

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Finite element software

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 SHM/NDE & Inspections teamis seeking a Full-Time Structural Engineerto work out of our Lakewood, COoffice.The following locations will also be considered: Richmond, VA.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 of developing 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 Engineering or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2028or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Structural Engineering and Inspectionsor 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

• Experience using latest finite element modeling software, MATLAB, Python.
• 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.