Permitting Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Overview

Assist with UIC permit applications, testing, research, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• regulatory review
• report drafting
• mit testing
• schematic prep
• document management
• permit support

Tasks

-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. -Draft sections of reports and help prepare other project-related documents. -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). -Assist in preparing simple schematics and drawings under supervision. -Assist in collecting, organizing, and maintaining project documentation and records. -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. -Support project research efforts, help with fieldwork preparation, and assist with preliminary design calculations and basic analyses.

Requirements

• masters
• phd
• petroleum
• technical writing
• communication
• internship

What You Bring

-Must be 18 or older. -Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects. -Demonstrate responsible and ethical judgment when handling company resources and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies. -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 Masters or PhD 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. -Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus. -Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools. -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 undergraduate program in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a 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

-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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