Water Resources Engineering Intern- Summer 2027

WSP Global Inc.; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is offering a 12-week summer internship for a Water Resources Engineer in Morristown, NJ. You will work with our Water Team on real projects, learn civil engineering basics, and support field work, preliminary design calculations, and documentation alongside senior staff.

The program begins May 17, 2027, with mentorship through our Developing Professionals Network. Applicants must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and authorized to work in the United States at

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in an accredited Water Resources/Civil Engineering program with anticipated graduation May 2028 or later.
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States at internship start.
• Demonstrated interest in Water Resources engineering and ability to work with senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field work, preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of final design plans, provisions and cost estimates.
• Collect and maintain project documentation and training on assigned tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Office software proficiency

Education

Undergraduate program in Water Resources/Civil Engineering

Masters or PhD (preferred)

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 to work out of our Morristown, 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.
• 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 2028or later.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Demonstrated interest in Water Resources Engineering, 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 Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related, Masters or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of Month 2027 or later.
• Experience using ArcGIS, AutoCAD/Microstation, and Excel.
• 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.