Summer Civil Engineering Intern — Transportation Design

WSP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for a 12-week summer program in Downtown Chicago, IL. You must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Civil Engineering degree with anticipated graduation in December 2027 or later, and eligible to work in the United States.

The internship runs May 2027 with flexible start date. Compensation is hourly, and no relocation or housing assistance is provided. Ideal candidates have interest in transportation design and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering program.
• Demonstrated interest in Transportation and Roadway Design.
• Strong written and verbal communication for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Willingness to follow leadership directions and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic Civil Transportation Design principles.
• Assist with project research, field work, 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Office software

Spreadsheets

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate Civil Engineering program

Masters or PhD preferred

Tools

Bentley

Autodesk

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern for a 12-week summer program in Downtown Chicago, IL. You must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Civil Engineering degree with anticipated graduation in December 2027 or later, and eligible to work in the United States.

The internship runs May 2027 with flexible start date. Compensation is hourly, and no relocation or housing assistance is provided. Ideal candidates have interest in transportation design and strong communication skills.