About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship within the Transportation Structures team. You will work alongside senior staff to gain hands-on experience and build professional skills. The program lasts 12 weeks and is scheduled to begin on May 17, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering tasks to develop your technical and professional skills.
- Learn the basic principles of Transportation Structures Engineering.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations.
- Help prepare final design plans, cost estimates, and special provisions.
- Collect and maintain project documentation.
- Complete assigned training modules.
- Follow company policies, including the Code of Conduct, and manage resources responsibly.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate program in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
- Strong interest in Transportation Structural Engineering.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Capability to take direction from managers and mentors.
- Basic proficiency with office software, spreadsheets, and technical writing tools.
- A commitment to workplace safety and adherence to company health and harassment policies.
- Enrollment in a Masters or PhD program is preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is preferred.
- Previous internship or campus leadership experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: South Jordan, Utah.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Note: There is no relocation or housing assistance provided for this role.
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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