Structural Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP Global Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Networking opportunities

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a 12-week summer internship in the Bridge Inspection Team in NYC, with the possibility to consider Valhalla as well. The internship is for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and runs from May 17, 2027, with flexible start dates.

You will gain hands-on experience by supporting engineering tasks, learning bridge inspection concepts, and contributing to preliminary design calculations, reports, and project documentation, all while adhering to

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited BS in Civil Engineering with anticipated graduation Jan 2028 or later.
• Preferred enrolled in MS in Structural Engineering (or related) with anticipated graduation Jan 2028 or later.
• Must be 18 or older and eligible 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 and Bridge Inspection.
• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

MS in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

CADD

BlueBeam

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 Inspection Teamis seeking a Full-Time Internto work out of our NYC One Pennoffice.The following locations will also be considered: Valhalla 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 and Bridge Inspection.
• 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 BS in Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of January 2028or 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.

• Physically capable of performing continuous field work including working at heights and in close quarters, climbing, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.

• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited MS in Structural Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of January 2028 or later.
• Experience using MS Office, CADD, and BlueBeam software.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
• 10 Hour OSHA Construction certification.

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.