Summer 2027 Water Resources Engineering Intern

WSP Global Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA’s Earth & Environment Team invites students to join the Summer 2027 Water Resources Engineering Internship. Based in Brentwood, TN, with additional sites in Knoxville, TN and Birmingham, AL, this full-time internship runs 12 weeks from May 17, 2027.

You will work alongside senior staff on real projects while gaining mentorship through our Developing Professionals Network. As an intern, you will perform engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills, learn Water

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Civil/Water Resources Eng undergraduate program with graduation Aug 2027 or later.
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States.
• Interest in Water Resources Eng and desire to grow technical skills.
• Strong written and spoken communication, able to explain to engineers and non‑engineers.
• Ability to follow directions from mentors and leaders; basic software proficiency.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to company policies.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Water Resources 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 policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Office software

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (undergrad)

Active enrollment in Civil/Water Resources Eng (Aug 2027+)

Masters/PhD in Civil/Water Resources (preferred)

Tools

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Mathcad

OpenRoads

InRoads

Bluebeam

Job description

WSP USA’s Earth & Environment Team invites students to join the Summer 2027 Water Resources Engineering Internship. Based in Brentwood, TN, with additional sites in Knoxville, TN and Birmingham, AL, this full-time internship runs 12 weeks from May 17, 2027.

You will work alongside senior staff on real projects while gaining mentorship through our Developing Professionals Network. As an intern, you will perform engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills, learn Water