Water Resources Engineering Intern: Fieldwork & Design Prep

WSP USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a Water Resources Engineering Internship in Chicago with options in Indianapolis, Detroit, Minneapolis and Springfield IL. This is a 12-week summer program beginning May 17, 2027, designed for current undergraduates or graduates seeking hands-on project experience.

You will support various engineering tasks, learn basic Civil/Chemical/Environmental engineering principles, assist with research, field work, preliminary design calculations, and documentation while working with

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of Dec 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in water, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic principles of Civil, Chemical or Environmental Engineering.
• Assist with project research, field work, and 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.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Engineering interest

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Safety awareness

US work authorization

Education

Undergraduate engineering program

Masters/PhD (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Engineering tools

Job description

WSP USA is offering a Water Resources Engineering Internship in Chicago with options in Indianapolis, Detroit, Minneapolis and Springfield IL. This is a 12-week summer program beginning May 17, 2027, designed for current undergraduates or graduates seeking hands-on project experience.

You will support various engineering tasks, learn basic Civil/Chemical/Environmental engineering principles, assist with research, field work, preliminary design calculations, and documentation while working with