Water Resources Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP; Lawrenceville (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Water Resources Engineer Intern in Lawrenceville, NJ, for the Summer Internship Program. This temporary role targets undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in relevant programs who want hands-on experience working on civil engineering projects related to water resources and ecological restoration.

The 12-week internship, starting May 17, 2027, offers mentorship, exposure to real projects, and opportunities to develop technical, social, and ethical skills while

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Water Resources/Environmental/Civil Engineering program with anticipated May 2027 graduation or later.
• Must be 18 or older and legally able to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Learn basic Civil Engineering principles focusing on Water Resources and ecological restoration.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions, and cost estimates.
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

MS Office/Excel

Education

Undergraduate degree in Water Resources Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Civil Engineering

Master's or PhD (preferred) in relevant field

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD/MicroStation

Excel

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 Teamis seeking a Full-Time Water Resources Engineer Intern with a focus on ecological restorationto work out of our Lawrenceville, NJoffice.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 Engineering with a focus on Water Resources and ecological restoration.
• 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 Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Water Resources Engineering, ecological restoration, 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 execute 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.
• Ability and willingness to perform field work in extreme heat or cold, in and around water, and on uneven terrain, with potential exposure to wildlife, insects, dense vegetation, and other natural hazards. Candidate must be able to swim.
• Ability to travel occasionally, depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later.
• Experience using ArcGIS, AutoCAD/Microstation, and Excel.
• Coursework or experience in hydrologic and hydraulic principles and/or ecology and ecological restoration.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $19 - $30

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.