Water Resources Engineering Intern: Hands-on Design & Field Work

WSP Global Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA invites motivated students to join its Summer Internship Program as Water Resources Engineering Interns. The internship runs for 12 weeks, with a start around May 17, 2027, and locations including Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, Minneapolis, St.

Louis, and Springfield, IL. Enrollment in undergraduate or graduate engineering programs is required, with mentoring and hands-on project exposure throughout the term.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited engineering undergraduate program with graduation date Dec 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Interest in water or related field and desire to advance skills in WSP’s work and projects.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Able to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Authorized 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 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.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Note: there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Education

Undergraduate engineering program

Masters or PhD enrollment (preferred)

Job description

WSP USA invites motivated students to join its Summer Internship Program as Water Resources Engineering Interns. The internship runs for 12 weeks, with a start around May 17, 2027, and locations including Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, Minneapolis, St.

Louis, and Springfield, IL. Enrollment in undergraduate or graduate engineering programs is required, with mentoring and hands-on project exposure throughout the term.