Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering Co-Op - Spring/Summer 2026

Overview

Co-op in plumbing & fire protection engineering, supporting design and field work.

Key Responsibilities

• engineering drawings
• site survey
• design calculations
• documentation
• training
• ethical conduct

Tasks

-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. -Collaborate with senior engineers to develop engineering drawings and specifications. -Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills. -Travel to job sites to survey and review existing buildings and construction progress through various stages of a project. -Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation. -Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• mechanical eng
• technical writing
• teamwork
• communication

What You Bring

-Capable of working independently and as part of a team. -Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools. -Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the co-op/internship. -Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related Undergraduate program through Drexel University with an anticipated graduation date of October 2026 or later. -Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. -Actively enrolled in an accredited Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related Masters/PhD program through Drexel University with an anticipated graduation date of October 2026 or later. -Must be 18 or older. -Become familiar with reading and interpreting building plans and plumbing/fire protection diagrams. -Learn basic principles of Plumbing & Fire Protection Engineering. -Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. -Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit. -Prior co-op and/or internship and leadership involvement on campus. -Learn Autodesk Revit to model Plumbing & Fire Protection components and systems. -Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects. -Become familiar with various engineering standards and codes.

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Benefits

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

About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

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