Description
WSP USA's New York Transportation Team is seeking a Full-Time Civil Engineering Intern to work out of our Troy, NY office. This temporary position is for individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
As a summer intern, you will have the opportunity to participate in our 12-week program scheduled to start on May 17th, 2027. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.
Responsibilities:
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn and apply basic principles of Civil Highway Engineering to project design and analysis by following and referencing relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, and compliance practices, such as NYSDOT HDM, AASHTO, and MUTCD.
- Assist with engineering design, project research, preliminary design calculations, and field work.
- 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.
Requirements:
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering degree, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 or older.
- Demonstrated interest in highway/transportation engineering or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $23.03 - $26.50