Summer Civil Engineering Intern: Real Projects & Mentorship

WSP Global Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a Civil Engineering Intern position in our San Diego office as part of the Summer Internship Program. This full-time internship targets undergrad or graduate students, running a 12-week schedule beginning May 17, 2027, with flexible start dates.

The role emphasizes learning Civil Engineering basics, supporting fieldwork, design calculations, and documentation while adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering undergraduate program with anticipated graduation May 2028 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering and a desire to advance technical and project-related skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to take direction from mentors and managers to execute tasks.
• Proficiency with basic technical writing, office software, spreadsheets, and related tools.
• Committed to workplace safety and adherence to company policies of WSP USA.
• 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 Civil Engineering principles.
• 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.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Adaptability

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering

Tools

Office software

Job description

WSP USA is offering a Civil Engineering Intern position in our San Diego office as part of the Summer Internship Program. This full-time internship targets undergrad or graduate students, running a 12-week schedule beginning May 17, 2027, with flexible start dates.

The role emphasizes learning Civil Engineering basics, supporting fieldwork, design calculations, and documentation while adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct. No relocation or housing assistance is provided.