About the role#
WSP is seeking a full-time Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Co-op to join our Property & Buildings team in Philadelphia. This position is open to students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at Drexel University. You will work alongside senior staff on projects across the infrastructure, commercial, healthcare, and science sectors.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering tasks to develop your technical and professional skills.
- Learn the basic principles of plumbing and fire protection engineering.
- Read and interpret building plans and system diagrams.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.
- Use Autodesk Revit to model plumbing and fire protection components.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to create drawings and specifications.
- Travel to job sites to survey existing buildings and monitor construction progress.
- Maintain project documentation and complete assigned training.
- Adhere to company policies, including the Code of Conduct and safety standards.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a Mechanical, Architectural, or Civil Engineering program at Drexel University with a graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to work in the United States.
- Interest in plumbing or fire protection engineering.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to take direction from leadership.
- Basic proficiency with office software, technical writing, and spreadsheets.
- A commitment to workplace safety and professional ethics.
- Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit is preferred.
- Prior internship or campus leadership experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $23.90 to $31.11 per hour.
- This is a paid position. 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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