Permitting Geology Intern - Summer 2026

Overview

Support UIC permit applications and geological tasks for energy storage projects.

Key Responsibilities

• geology evaluation
• permit preparation
• regulatory review
• project documentation
• mechanical integrity
• technical coordination

Tasks

-Complete training on assigned tasks. -Assist in supporting geological evaluation tasks for drilling wells and help coordinate technical information with engineering, land, and drilling personnel to support project workflows. -Assist in preparing UIC Class I, II, III, V, and VI well permit application materials and supporting information for no-migration petitions. -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. -Develop a working understanding of state and federal UIC regulations through guided review of regulatory documents and project applications. -Support various tasks on Underground Injection Control (UIC) projects across the United States, including assisting with background research and project documentation. -Assist in planning, preparing for, and documenting UIC Class I and Class II Mechanical Integrity Tests (MITs).

Requirements

• cad
• gis
• safety
• communication
• geology
• graduate

What You Bring

-Must be 18 or older. -Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects. -Familiarity with CAD and/or GIS. -Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. -Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. -Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus. -Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools. -Actively enrolled in an accredited Masters or PhD program in Geology, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later. -Demonstrated interest in Geology, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects. -Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in Geology, or a closely related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later. -Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

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Benefits

-Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.

About Wsp

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