Structural Engineering Intern – Summer 2027

WSP USA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites you to join our Federal Programs Structures Team as a Structural Engineering Intern – Summer 2027, based in Denver, CO or other listed locations. This 12-week program starts May 17, 2027, offering hands-on experience on building-structure projects alongside senior staff.

You will develop fundamentals in structural design, analysis, and documentation, with mentorship, safety training, and exposure to real projects while supporting research, field work, and preliminary design

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Structural or Civil Engineering program with graduation date Jan 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Strong interest in structural engineering and willingness to develop skills for WSP projects.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Able to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, and tools.
• Committed to workplace safety and compliance with policies.
• 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.
• 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 safety policies.
• Perform additional tasks as needed by business needs.

Skills

Structural design & analysis

Seismic engineering

Wind engineering

Long-span design

Steel structure design

Reinforced concrete design

Project documentation

Interpersonal communication

Ethical decision making

Education

Undergraduate Structural/Civil Engineering (US) program

Tools

Revit

SAP2000

ETABS

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 Federal Programs Structures Team is seeking a Full‑Time Structural Engineering Intern — Summer 2027 to work out of our Denver, CO office. The following locations will also be considered: Seattle, WA ; Tacoma, WA ; San Diego, CA ; Portland, OR ; and Virginia Beach, VA . This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

IMPORTANT: This internship is focused on structural engineering for buildings and building‑like structures. Candidates whose interests align with robotics, AI, computer science, or road/bridge engineering may wish to explore other opportunities within our organization.

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.

Key Terms and Desired Skills

• Structural design and analysis

• Seismic engineering and retrofitting

• Wind engineering

• Long‑span design

• Steel structure design

• Reinforced and prestressed concrete design

• Project documentation

• Proficient in Revit

• Experience with SAP2000, ETABS, or other structural engineering software (preferred)

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Structural or Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program in the United States with an anticipated graduation date of January 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 or Civil Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program in the United States with an anticipated graduation date of January 2027 or later.

• Experience with the following software: MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; SAP2000 or ETABS; and Revit.

• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Preferred Experience

• Coursework or project experience in building structural design — including the design of gravity and lateral systems (seismic and wind)

• Prior internship experience, leadership involvement, or relevant project work in structural engineering for buildings or building‑like structures.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $22.16 – $31.37

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.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $22.16 – $30.25

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.

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.