Description
WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude.
Our Earth & Environment Team is seeking a part-time Geotechnical Engineering Intern - Winter/Spring 2027 to work out of our Las Cruces, NM office. This temporary position is for individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate program.
Your Impact
- Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn principles of Civil and Geotechnical Engineering.
- 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.
Required Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Geotechnical, Civil Engineering or related, graduate program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Demonstrated interest in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Geotechnical, Civil Engineering or related, master's or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of May 2027 or later.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
Compensation
- Expected Salary: $22.17 - $28.85