Summer Structural Engineering Intern Buildings & Seismic

WSP Global Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a full-time Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 across multiple locations including Denver, Seattle, Tacoma, San Diego, Portland, and Virginia Beach. The program runs for 12 weeks starting May 17, 2027, for students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.

Interns gain exposure to real projects, mentorship through the Developing Professionals Network, and the chance to build technical and professional skills while working with senior staff on

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Structural or Civil Engineering program in the United States with an anticipated graduation date of January 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in structural engineering and desire to advance skills with WSP's projects.
• 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 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.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making in handling company funds and resources.

Skills

Structural design

Seismic engineering

Wind engineering

Long-span design

Steel structure design

Reinforced concrete design

Project documentation

Revit

SAP2000/ETABS

Education

Undergraduate Structural/Civil Engineering, or related

Anticipated graduation Jan 2027 or later

Masters/PhD in Structural or Civil Engineering (US)

Tools

Revit

SAP2000

ETABS

Job description

WSP USA is offering a full-time Structural Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 across multiple locations including Denver, Seattle, Tacoma, San Diego, Portland, and Virginia Beach. The program runs for 12 weeks starting May 17, 2027, for students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.

Interns gain exposure to real projects, mentorship through the Developing Professionals Network, and the chance to build technical and professional skills while working with senior staff on