Description
WSP USA's Water Team is seeking a Full-Time Water Resources Engineer Intern with a focus on ecological restoration to work out of their Lawrenceville, NJ office. This temporary position is for individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program.
As a summer intern, you will participate in a 12-week program starting on May 17th, 2027. The internship offers hands-on experience in engineering tasks, learning basic principles of Civil Engineering with a focus on Water Resources and ecological restoration, assisting with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting various engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills
- Learning basic principles of Civil Engineering with a focus on Water Resources and ecological restoration
- Assisting with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis
- Supporting preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates
- Assisting in collecting and maintaining project documentation
- Completing training on assigned tasks
- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct
Requirements:
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later
- Must be 18 or older
- Demonstrated interest in Water Resources Engineering, ecological restoration, or related field
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills
- Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers
- 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
- Ability and willingness to perform field work in extreme conditions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related Masters or PhD program
- Experience using ArcGIS, AutoCAD/Microstation, and Excel
- Coursework or experience in hydrologic and hydraulic principles and/or ecology and ecological restoration
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus
Compensation: $19 - $30