Water Resources Engineering Intern — NYC Summer Program

WSP Global Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA's NYC Water Team is offering a full-time Water Resources Engineering Internship in New York City. This temporary 12-week summer program starts May 17, 2027, with flexible start date.

The internship is designed for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs. You will work alongside senior staff on real projects, gaining hands-on experience in hydrology, hydraulics, field work, and preliminary design.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in Water Resources, Environmental, or Civil Engineering program with May 2027 graduation.
• Coursework in hydrology, fluid mechanics, open channel flow or groundwater.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Available for full-time 12-week summer internship starting May 17, 2027.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn fundamentals of Civil and Environmental Engineering focusing on Water Resources.
• Support project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.
• Help prepare final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Aid in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP Code of Conduct and safety policies.
• Note: no relocation or housing assistance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

MS Office

Technical writing

Engineering software

Education

Undergraduate program

Masters/PhD (preferred)

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

WSP USA's NYC Water Team is offering a full-time Water Resources Engineering Internship in New York City. This temporary 12-week summer program starts May 17, 2027, with flexible start date.

The internship is designed for students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs. You will work alongside senior staff on real projects, gaining hands-on experience in hydrology, hydraulics, field work, and preliminary design.