About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship within the Power and Energy Team. You will gain hands-on experience by working alongside senior staff on real projects. This position is part of a 12-week program scheduled to begin on May 17th, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering tasks to build your technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of Civil Engineering.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Help prepare final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
- Collect and maintain project documentation.
- Complete assigned training modules.
- Follow company policies, including the Code of Conduct, and make ethical decisions regarding resources.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an ABET-accredited undergraduate program in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Authorization to work in the United States by the start of the internship.
- Strong communication skills to interact with both engineering and non-engineering audiences.
- Ability to follow direction from managers and mentors to execute projects.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, technical writing, and office software.
- A commitment to workplace safety and adherence to health and harassment policies.
- Preferred qualifications include a GPA of 3.0 or higher, prior internship experience, and coursework in structural analysis, concrete, steel, soils, foundations, or surveying.
- Familiarity with design software like MATHCAD, SOLIDWORKS, or AUTOCAD is a plus.
- Having passed or scheduled the FE/EIT exam is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Saint Louis, Missouri.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Note: No relocation or housing assistance is provided for this position.
About WSP
WSP is a professional services firm based in Montreal, Quebec. It provides expertise in engineering, advisory, and science-based services across sectors like transport, infrastructure, and energy. The company operates in more than 50 countries. It employs approximately 72,630 people.
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