Thermal Generation Mechanical Engineering Intern — Summer

WSP in the U.S.; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites motivated students to join the Summer Internship Program as a Full-Time Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Generation) Intern in Mount Laurel, NJ. Interns will work on real projects alongside senior staff and benefit from mentorship through the Developing Professionals Network.

The 12-week program starts May 17, 2027, with flexible start date. This internship emphasizes hands-on experience, safety, and professional growth within a global engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering or related undergraduate program with anticipated graduation August 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Mechanical Engineering and desire to grow in related projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership and mentors to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with writing, office software, spreadsheets, and general tools.
• Authorized to work in the United States at internship start.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical, social, and ethical skills through engineering tasks.
• Learn basic principles of Mechanical Engineering.
• Assist with project research, fieldwork, and preliminary design calculations.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Help collect and maintain project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.

Skills

Mechanical engineering interest

Communication skills

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering or related (Aug 2027 or later)

Preferred: Masters/PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Aug 2027 or later)

Job description

WSP USA invites motivated students to join the Summer Internship Program as a Full-Time Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Generation) Intern in Mount Laurel, NJ. Interns will work on real projects alongside senior staff and benefit from mentorship through the Developing Professionals Network.

The 12-week program starts May 17, 2027, with flexible start date. This internship emphasizes hands-on experience, safety, and professional growth within a global engineering firm.