Transportation Civil Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

WSP; Williamsburg Estates (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA offers a Full-Time Civil Engineering Internship for candidates in Brentwood, TN or Knoxville, TN as part of the Summer Internship Program. Participants will work alongside senior staff to gain hands-on, meaningful experience on real projects.

The program runs for 12 weeks, starting May 17, 2027, with opportunities for mentorship, networking, and career development. Note: there is no relocation, housing, or stipend provided with this internship.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering undergraduate program with anticipated graduation Aug 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older and eligible to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering and desire to develop skills for WSP’s projects.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic Civil Engineering principles and design software used in the state.
• Assist with project research, preliminary design calculations, and analysis.
• Support preparation of 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 safety policies.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Communication

Teamwork

Technical writing

Education

Undergraduate Civil Engineering degree

Masters or PhD in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Bentley’s OpenRoads Designer

Job description

WSP USA offers a Full-Time Civil Engineering Internship for candidates in Brentwood, TN or Knoxville, TN as part of the Summer Internship Program. Participants will work alongside senior staff to gain hands-on, meaningful experience on real projects.

The program runs for 12 weeks, starting May 17, 2027, with opportunities for mentorship, networking, and career development. Note: there is no relocation, housing, or stipend provided with this internship.