Description
WSP USA's Water Team is seeking a Water Resources Engineering Intern to work out of their Chicago office, with consideration for other locations including Indianapolis, Detroit, Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Springfield, IL.
As a summer intern, you will participate in a 12-week program starting on May 17th, 2027, with a flexible individual start date.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting various engineering tasks to develop technical, social, and ethical skills
- Learning basic principles of Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering
- Assisting 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
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited engineering or related undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or later
- Must be 18 or older
- Demonstrated interest in water or a related field
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools
- Authorization to work in the United States
Preferred qualifications:
- Enrollment in an accredited engineering or related master's or PhD program
- Prior internship and leadership experience
Compensation: $19 - $30 per hour