Water Resources Engineering Intern: Hands-on Design & Fieldwork

WSP Global Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a full-time Summer Internship in Water Resources Engineering at our Charlotte, NC office. Eligible undergraduate or graduate students will gain hands-on experience through a 12-week program starting May 17, 2027.

You will perform engineering tasks, assist with field work and preliminary design calculations, and participate in project documentation and cost estimates. No relocation/housing assistance is provided.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in Civil or Environmental Engineering program with anticipated graduation Dec 2027 or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Show interest in civil engineering and willingness to grow with WSP’s projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Able to take direction from leadership, mentors, and managers.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Committed to workplace safety and adherence to WSP policies.
• 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 Water Resources 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 that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical writing

Office software

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate program in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Anticipated graduation Dec 2027 or later

Tools

AutoCAD

OpenRoads

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP USA is offering a full-time Summer Internship in Water Resources Engineering at our Charlotte, NC office. Eligible undergraduate or graduate students will gain hands-on experience through a 12-week program starting May 17, 2027.

You will perform engineering tasks, assist with field work and preliminary design calculations, and participate in project documentation and cost estimates. No relocation/housing assistance is provided.