About the role#
WSP is hiring an Industrial Water Treatment Intern for the summer of 2027. This full-time, on-site role is based in Lakewood, Colorado. You will work alongside senior staff on real projects and participate in the WSP Summer Internship Program. This 12-week program begins on May 17, 2027, though individual start dates may be flexible.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering tasks to build your technical and professional skills.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.
- Conduct bench-scale and pilot-scale treatability studies, including test execution, data management, and reporting.
- Analyze and manage water quality data.
- Calculate equipment sizing, reagent consumption, and secondary waste generation.
- Write technical reports to summarize test results and procedures.
- Support the preparation of final design plans and cost estimates.
- Maintain project documentation and coordinate with vendors to assist with procurement.
- Exercise ethical decision-making regarding company resources and adhere to company policies.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate program for Environmental, Chemical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering with a graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and pass a motor vehicle screening.
- Interest in water treatment projects and a focus on quality work.
- Competent communication skills for interacting with diverse audiences.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- A proven track record of workplace safety.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Preferred: Coursework in water or wastewater treatment.
- Preferred: Experience with AutoCAD, Civil3D, Bluebeam, Microsoft Visio, or Pipe-FLO.
- Preferred: Prior internship or leadership experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Lakewood, Colorado.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $23.90 to $31.11 per hour.
- Note: No relocation or housing assistance is provided.
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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