Description
WSP USA's Earth & Environment Team is seeking a full-time Geotechnical Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 to work out of our Atlanta, GA office.
This 12-week internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program that is scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.
As a Geotechnical Engineering Intern, you will:
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of Civil and Geotechnical Engineering.
- Perform construction-related field and laboratory tests as directed by the Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Manager and Technician Supervisor.
- Participate in field quality control tests of in-place concrete.
- Perform field density testing on soil, concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials.
- Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
- Support preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
To be considered, you must:
- Be actively enrolled in an accredited Geotechnical, Civil Engineering, or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Be 18 years or older.
- Demonstrate interest in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Material Testing, or a related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP's work and projects.
- Possess competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Be capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
- Have basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Have a proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Have authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Being actively enrolled in an accredited Geotechnical, Civil Engineering, or related Master's or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
The expected salary for this position is $23.90 - $31.11.