Summer Civil Engineer Intern - NYC Transportation

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

Job summary

WSP USA's Transportation Team in New York City invites qualified students to join our Summer Internship Program. This internship provides hands-on experience on real projects, working alongside senior staff.

You will develop civil engineering skills across public transit, roadway, drainage and utilities, with project research, field work, and preliminary design tasks. The 12-week program starts May 17, 2027, with a flexible start date and no relocation housing assistance.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering undergraduate program with anticipated graduation May 2028 or later.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering and a desire to advance skills related to WSP's work.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors and managers.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets and tools.
• Authorization 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 Civil Engineering principles in public transit, roadway, drainage, and utility projects.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Communication

Teamwork

Technical writing

Office software

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering

Masters or PhD in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microstation

Job description

WSP USA's Transportation Team in New York City invites qualified students to join our Summer Internship Program. This internship provides hands-on experience on real projects, working alongside senior staff.

You will develop civil engineering skills across public transit, roadway, drainage and utilities, with project research, field work, and preliminary design tasks. The 12-week program starts May 17, 2027, with a flexible start date and no relocation housing assistance.