About the role#
This is a full-time, paid summer internship focused on Structural Engineering. You will work alongside senior staff on real projects to build your technical and professional skills. The program lasts 12 weeks, starting May 17, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support engineering tasks to build technical and ethical skills.
- Learn the core principles of Structural 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 and the WSP Code of Conduct.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in an accredited Undergraduate program for Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
- An anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Authorization to work in the United States when the internship begins.
- Interest in Structural Engineering and Inspections.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to follow direction from managers and mentors.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office software, and spreadsheets.
- A commitment to workplace safety and company health policies.
- Experience with finite element modeling software, MATLAB, or Python is preferred.
- Prior internship or campus leadership experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- This role is on-site in Lakewood, Colorado or Richmond, Virginia.
- This is a paid position with an expected pay range of $19 to $30 per hour.
- No relocation or housing assistance is provided.
- Sponsorship is not available 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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