Structural Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

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

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a summer internship for a Full-Time Structural Engineer to work from the Lakewood, CO office, with consideration for Richmond, VA. This temporary role is for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, as part of the WSP Summer Internship Program.

The internship runs for 12 weeks starting May 17, 2027, with a flexible start date. Interns gain hands-on exposure to real projects and mentorship through the Developing Professionals Network, while

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited engineering program with anticipated graduation May 2028 or later.
• Must be 18 or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• Interest in Structural Engineering and Inspections; eager to develop skills.
• Good communication and ability to convey ideas to both engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Able to follow directions from mentors and leaders on projects.
• Basic proficiency with standard technical writing, office software, and tools.
• Commitment to workplace safety and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical, social, and ethical skills through a variety of engineering tasks.
• Learn basic principles of Structural Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies; handle company resources responsibly.
• Perform additional duties as required by business needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Team collaboration

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.

Job Description

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 team is seeking a Full-Time Structural Engineer to work out of our Lakewood, CO office. 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.

Who You Are

Required 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, 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 f ederal law.