Structural Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP in the U.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a Full-Time Structural Engineering Intern – Summer 2026 in our New York, NY office. The internship is part of the Summer Program, spanning approximately 12 weeks with a May 17th start date in 2027.

Open to students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program seeking hands-on experience. You will work alongside senior staff, gain exposure to real projects, and receive mentorship through our Developing Professionals Network while developing technical, social, and ethical

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Structural/Civil Engineering program.
• Anticipated graduation August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

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.

Skills

Structural engineering interest

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Undergraduate structural/civil engineering

Masters/PhD accepted

Tools

SAP2000

AutoCAD

REVIT

MicroStation

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 Geotechnical and Tunneling Team is seeking a Full-Time Structural Engineering Intern – Summer 2026 to work out of our New York, 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

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 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 Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e. SAP2000, AutoCAD, REVIT, MicroStation, etc.).
• 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.