Description
WSP USA's US Mine Waste Team is seeking a full-time Geotechnical Engineering Intern – Summer 2027 to work out of our Lakewood, CO office. This 12-week internship, starting on May 17, 2027, offers hands-on experience for students in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
As a Geotechnical Engineering Intern, you will support various engineering tasks, develop technical, social, and ethical skills, and learn basic principles of Civil and Geotechnical Engineering. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting the US Mine Waste team with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis
- Supporting preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates
- Collecting and maintaining project documentation
- Completing training on assigned tasks
- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct
To qualify, you must:
- Be actively enrolled in an accredited Civil or Geotechnical Engineering Degree or related undergraduate degree with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later
- Be 18 or older
- Have a demonstrated interest in heavy earthwork, construction, or mining, or a related field
- Possess competent interpersonal and communication skills
- Be capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers
- Have strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills
- Be detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products
- Be able to travel up to 80% of the duration of employment and lift up to 40 pounds
- Have authorization to work in the United States
Preferred qualifications include prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
The expected salary for this position in Colorado is $23.90 - $31.11.