Water Resources Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a Water Resources Engineering Intern position in the San Antonio area, with flexible start dates and opportunities to work in Houston or Dallas as well. This temporary internship targets students enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, participating in our 12-week Summer Internship Program beginning May 17, 2027.

Interns will gain hands-on experience by supporting engineering tasks, learning core civil, chemical, or environmental principles, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited engineering or related undergraduate program.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Authorization to work in the United States at internship start.
• Interest in water or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Office software

Spreadsheets

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate degree program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP USA hosts hundreds of internships across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.

Our Water Team is seeking a Water Resources Engineering Intern to work out of our San Antonio office. The following locations will also be considered: Houston and Dallas. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.

This internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program. As a summer intern, you have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.

Your Impact

• 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.

• Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

Who You Are

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.

• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.