Structural Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 (Chicago)

WSP Global Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites a highly motivated Structural Engineering student to join our Chicago, IL team as a Summer 2027 Intern. This full‑time internship runs for 12 weeks, with a May 17, 2027 start date, and is open to undergraduates or graduates pursuing structural engineering.

You will work on real projects alongside senior staff and gain mentorship through our Developing Professionals Network. You’ll support basic engineering tasks, learn core structural principles, assist with research, field work,

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited structural engineering undergraduate program with Aug 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Interest in structural engineering and desire to develop skills on projects.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication for engineering/non‑engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership and mentors.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, and tools.
• Uphold safety policies and work in the US.
• Authorization to work in the United States at internship start.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks and 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 related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Follow directions

Safety awareness

Written communication

US work authorization

Education

Undergraduate Structural Engineering program

Aug 2027 graduation or later

Master's/PhD preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SAP

ETABS

RISA

Job description

WSP USA invites a highly motivated Structural Engineering student to join our Chicago, IL team as a Summer 2027 Intern. This full‑time internship runs for 12 weeks, with a May 17, 2027 start date, and is open to undergraduates or graduates pursuing structural engineering.

You will work on real projects alongside senior staff and gain mentorship through our Developing Professionals Network. You’ll support basic engineering tasks, learn core structural principles, assist with research, field work,