Permitting Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Description

• Support various tasks on Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class I, II, III, V, and VI projects across the United States, including assisting with permit application preparation and background research for no-migration petitions.
• Complete required training modules and task-specific learning assignments.
• Assist in planning, preparing for, and documenting UIC Class I and Class II Mechanical Integrity Tests (MITs).
• Draft sections of reports and help prepare other project-related documents.
• Support project research efforts, help with fieldwork preparation, and assist with preliminary design calculations and basic analyses.
• Assist in coordinating technical information for well evaluations, including communicating with land and drilling personnel to support project workflows.
• Develop a working understanding of state and federal UIC regulations through guided review of regulatory documents and project applications.
• Assist in preparing simple schematics and drawings under supervision.
• Assist in collecting, organizing, and maintaining project documentation and records.

Requirements

• Demonstrate responsible and ethical judgment when handling company resources and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.
• 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 undergraduate program in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Demonstrated interest in Petroleum Engineering, or related field, and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Actively enrolled in an accredited Masters or PhD program in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or later.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance