Description
WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Geology Intern – Summer 2027 to work out of our Oakland, CA or Rancho Cordova, CA office. This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate 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 environmental tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
- Learn basic principles of Geology and/or Environmental Science.
- Assist with project research, field work, data analysis, and reporting.
- Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
- Assist in preparing project drawings and maps.
- 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.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Requirements:
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Geology, Environmental Science, or related, Undergraduate program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- 18 years or older.
- Demonstrated interest in Geology, Environmental Science, 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 complete 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.
- This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
- Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
- Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Actively enrolled in an accredited Geology or Environmental Science, or related, Master’s or PhD program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Experience using excel.
- Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $22.60 - $30.53